Camera Lucida

A Camera Lucida is a device used by artists to help draw accurately by overlaying a faint image of a scene or object onto their drawing surface. It works with a prism or mirror that reflects the scene into the artist’s view, allowing them to see both their paper and the image simultaneously. This helps in capturing proportions and details more precisely, making it a valuable tool for technical drawing and artistic studies. The Camera Lucida essentially acts as a visual aid that facilitates observation and replication without the need for complex projection or tracing.