Rapid Reconnaissance Sketching: Including Contouring (1912)

Rapid Reconnaissance Sketching: Including Contouring is a book written by Clarence Osborne Sherrill and originally published in 1912. The book is a guide to creating quick and accurate sketches of landscapes, buildings, and other objects in the field. The author emphasizes the importance of being able to sketch quickly and efficiently in order to capture the essence of a scene before it changes or disappears. The book includes detailed instructions on how to use contour lines to create accurate representations of the shape and form of objects, as well as tips on using shading and perspective to add depth and dimension to sketches. The author also provides examples of sketches and drawings to illustrate the techniques he describes. Rapid Reconnaissance Sketching: Including Contouring is a valuable resource for artists, architects, engineers, and anyone else who needs to create quick, accurate sketches in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.