The illustration of the armless bust shows how the arms are made to disappear by drawing over them a pair of black
Fig. 579.
IN THIS MANNER MAKE THE ARMLESS BUST. stockings, or long, narrow bags. In this tableau the side-lights must be used to prevent any shadow from being cast upon the background; the lights must shine behind the statue, not on it.
The pedestal is made of a packing box, with the top cut out to admit the figure, as shown in the diagram (Fig. 579). A fine color effect is produced when this pedestal is covered with dark red material, upon which rests, to all appearances, the pure white marble bust. In covering the top of the pedestal cut the cloth to extend around over the opening at the back, and it can be fastened down after the bust is
Fig. 580. in place. For this statue the front light must not be too strong and its full force should be concentrated on the head and bust, leaving the arms in shadow.
Another quite wonderful effect is that of the
Portrait Medallion