Written by an expert art teacher, this visual drawing dictionary offers thousands of instructive illustrations in alphabetical order — from abdomen to zodiac. Simplified for beginners and intermediate students, this guide covers it all: animals, people in a variety of activities, fruits and flowers, clothing, furniture, and much more. Reprint of the Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1950 edition.
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