What to draw and how to draw it Pl.38
1913
Edwin George Lutz believed anyone could draw if they started with simple shapes, and this 1913 plate proves it by turning elephants into a game of circles and ovals. You can watch a 'Baby Elephant' and a 'Circus Elephant' emerge from basic geometry, with the circus performer even balancing on a star-spangled ball. Lutz was a huge influence on early animation; his instructional books were actually studied by a young Walt Disney to learn how to bring characters to life. It’s a charming glimpse into early 20th-century art education that makes drawing feel like a magic trick.
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