Publisher's Synopsis
The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings Manual is a book written by Etienne Leopold Trouvelot and first published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to making accurate and detailed drawings of celestial objects, including stars, planets, and comets. Trouvelot was a French artist and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy through his drawings and observations.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of astronomical drawing. The first section provides an overview of the tools and materials needed for drawing, including pencils, paper, and telescopes. The second section covers the techniques used to make accurate drawings, including the use of grids, scales, and shading.The third section of the book is dedicated to the drawing of planets, including detailed instructions on how to draw the features of each planet, such as the rings of Saturn or the surface of Mars. The fourth section covers the drawing of stars and nebulae, including techniques for representing the different colors and textures of these objects.The final section of the book is devoted to the drawing of comets, including instructions on how to capture their movement and tail in a drawing. Throughout the book, Trouvelot provides numerous examples of his own drawings, along with detailed explanations of the techniques he used to create them.Overall, The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings Manual is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or scientific illustration. Trouvelot's meticulous attention to detail and his artistic skill make this book a must-read for anyone looking to improve their astronomical drawing skills.This book is extremely scarce and hard-to-find. It is missing all 15 oversized maps.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.
