The book ""Freehand Drawing, Light and Shade and Freehand Perspective for the Use of Art Students"" was written by Anson Kent Cross in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide for art students who wish to improve their skills in freehand drawing, light and shade, and freehand perspective. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one of the three aforementioned skills. The first section covers freehand drawing and provides detailed instructions on how to draw various objects, including human figures, animals, and landscapes. The author provides tips on how to achieve accurate proportions and how to use shading to create depth and texture.The second section of the book focuses on light and shade. The author explains the principles of light and shadow and how they can be used to create realistic and dramatic effects in artwork. The section includes numerous examples and exercises to help students master the techniques.The third section of the book covers freehand perspective. The author explains the principles of perspective and provides step-by-step instructions on how to draw objects in three-dimensional space. The section includes numerous examples and exercises to help students master the techniques.Overall, ""Freehand Drawing, Light and Shade and Freehand Perspective for the Use of Art Students"" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills. The book is well-written, easy to follow, and includes numerous illustrations and exercises to help students master the techniques.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.