Using different colors in his drawings, the author not only describes with clarity the functions of various muscles, but also creates images that have the power to suggest movement and stress. Diagrams and color illustrations of the horse's anatomy are supplemented by meticulously rendered sketches of the entire animal. 66 black-and-white illustrations. Unabridged republication of the edition published by the Countryman Press, Woodstock, Vermont, 1936.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Anatomy of the Horse by George Stubbs This masterpiece of animal anatomy contains 36 plates that reproduce Stubbs' etchings. Based on the artist's own dissections and outline views, the illustrations feature extensive explanatory text. Full reproduction of 1766 edition.
An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by W. Ellenberger, Francis A. Davis Includes clear directions for drawing horses, dogs, cats, lions, cattle, deer, and more. Covers muscles, skeleton, and surface features. An enlarged edition of the basic work in the field. 288 illustrations.
Dynamic Animal Drawing by Arthur Zaidenberg This step-by-step guide shows beginning and intermediate artists how to see an animal in its simplest form and draw it accurately. Includes over 500 illustrations, from cats and dogs to hippopotami.
You Can Draw Horses by Gladys Emerson Cook, Victor Perard This concise and practical guide covers proportion, anatomy, movement, sketching, materials, and much more with supreme instructive clarity and 128 illustrations. Ideal for artists, beginners to experienced.
Biggle's Horse Book: A Classic Guide by Jacob Biggle Irresistible and instructive, this manual offers timeless tips on the effective and humane treatment of horses. Topics include proper housing and feeding, basic veterinary medicine, and the schooling of foals. 72 illustrations.
The Horse in Action: The Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop, and Jump, Illustrated by Henry Wynmalen, Michael Lyne Profusely illustrated study by noted equestrian authority was among the first works to clearly define and depict sequence of maneuvers made by the horse in its varied gaits. 219 illustrations.
The Artist's Guide to Animal Anatomy by Gottfried Bammes A systematic approach to learning proportion, rules of repose and motion, and basic forms. Modify drawings of a horse and cow to portray a dog, lion, and other subjects. 149 color and black-and-white illustrations.
