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This gallery has posted six sketchbooks ranging from Ingras to Degas. It's really nice to be able to see how these masters sketched and worked out their ideas. I love the rough lines and being able to see how they constructed their pieces -- warts and all.
here's the link:
The Essence of Line - French Drawing from Ingras to Degas
here are a few samples:
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