"In circumstances where I have the opportunity to compare a well presented, old lithographic drawing of a specimen with an equivalent photograph, I have found that, contrary to popular opinion, the drawing can be superior ... [A] drawing is a complex synthesis of information, which embodies a hierarchy of decisions.
When given the opportunity to contrast a neatly presented, antique lithographic illustration of a sample with its corresponding picture, I've found that, contrary to widespread thinking, the drawing often surpasses the photograph ... A drawing represents a intricate amalgamation of data, comprising a series of strategic choices.