Old booklet drawing perspective Eug. Forel Hatier advanced course vintage

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Detailed Visual Description

This old drawing booklet, titled "Méthode de Dessin - Cours Supérieur - Cahier n°10" (Drawing Method - Advanced Course - Booklet No. 10), is clearly identifiable as a period educational tool, intended for learning perspective drawing and drawing from life. The cover, made in a sepia tone typical of old prints, features a central illustration depicting two seated students, surrounded by various drawing models, including a classical statue, a vase, and a Greco-Roman bust. The whole is framed by an ornamental architectural motif in an academic style.

The main inscription reads: "Conforme aux Programmes Officiels de l'Enseignement Primaire par Eug. Forel, Cours Supérieur, Cahier n°10, Perspective, Dessin d'après Nature, Recueil de Modèles, Deuxième édition" (Conforms to the Official Primary Education Programs by Eug. Forel, Advanced Course, Booklet No. 10, Perspective, Drawing from Life, Collection of Models, Second edition). The publisher's name, "Librairie d'Éducation A. Hatier, 33 Quai des Grands-Augustins, Paris," is clearly legible at the bottom of the cover, attesting to the editorial authenticity and the educational purpose of the work.

The paper shows a uniform patina, with signs of browning and small stains, indicating natural aging. No tears or missing parts are visible on the front. The edges appear clean, with no apparent snags. The black print is well preserved, with sufficient contrast to allow for easy reading of the text and decorative motifs.

The layout adopts an academic aesthetic, typical of educational manuals from the late 19th or early 20th century, with careful iconography and stylized drop caps. No handwritten text or annotations appear on the visible cover.

The overall appearance is retro, with a dominant beige/brown color, characteristic of old prints on uncoated paper. The typography and ornamentation confirm this booklet's position within a classical French educational tradition.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows a patina of use, age spots, and a yellowed appearance, with no visible structural damage on the front. The print remains legible and the illustrations are well preserved.

Did you know? Hatier drawing booklets, published from the late 19th century onwards, have accompanied generations of students in France. Eugène Forel was a renowned educator, and his methods were widely used in primary education to introduce students to the basics of academic drawing, particularly perspective and drawing from life.

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