Sanjiban's Correspondence with The Mother

4 August 1933

O my Mother,

I tried to make a sketch of Z today. The light and shadow fell on his face in such a way that I found it very difficult to make the sketch. I am sending it to Thee.

Before doing a drawing you must find the proper place for the model to sit. Generally near a window where the lights and shadows will be frank and precise, is the best — before starting the work, you must try several positions and choose the best.

4 August 1933