Late 19th - Antique French Geometric Drawing Manual for Students - Horsin-Deon Larousse Educational Booklet - Art & Architecture Skills.

This is a Late 19th-century French educational drawing manual titled 'Dessin à Main Levée - Cours Moyen' (Freehand Drawing - Intermediate Course), specifically the 9th Cahier (Notebook) of a six-part series. Authored by L. Horsin-Deon, a drawing professor in Paris, this guide was published by Librairie Larousse. It focuses on geometric representation, including plan, section, elevation, and scale, as well as perspective drawing of everyday objects.

The manual provides practical instructions and numerous detailed illustrations, guiding students through concepts like 'premières notions dessin géométral' (first notions of geometric drawing), 'une échelle' (a ladder), 'une lucarne' (a dormer window), 'une barrière' (a fence), and 'assemblages divers' (various joinery). It meticulously explains how to render simple objects with shadows and provides exercises in architectural elements. This historical booklet offers fascinating insight into drawing education in French primary schools during the late 19th century, serving as a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts of vintage educational materials.