Seton gives a definitive artist's-eye view of the exterior anatomy of animals, helping readers to depict surface features, such as hair or fur, as well as basic body and facial structures. Chapters cover anatomy, size, and proportions of dogs, cats, and horses to grizzlies, camels, and an Indian elephant. 100 illustrations on 49 plates. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Macmillan and Company, Ltd., London, 1896.
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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.
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.
Animals in Motion by Eadweard Muybridge Nearly 4,000 photographs in series, stopped action, of horses, cats, lions, deer, kangaroos, etc. Indispensable for animal artists. Classic of 19th-century photography.
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 Dogs by Gladys Emerson Cook Discover how easy it is to draw dogs with 106 detailed images of popular breeds and guidance on what types of materials to use. Bonus text explores breed history, temperament.
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.
