Linear Perspective, Applied to the Art of Painting: A Collection of Studies in Perspective 1841

"Linear Perspective, Applied to the Art of Painting: A Collection of Studies in Perspective" is a collection of four sketches by Danish artist Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, completed in 1841. Each sketch depicts a different scene, featuring various architectural details and figures, with detailed instructions for applying perspective in art. The illustrations showcase a method of perspective construction by using vanishing points and constructing lines that converge towards them. Eckersberg was a leading figure in the Danish Golden Age, known for his use of realistic depictions and influence in academic art.