The Art of Figure Drawing

This concise guide will teach you how to draw the human figure. Learn the relative proportions of the parts of the body, including the proportional differences in the male and female figures. The Art of Figure Drawing explains the distinctive traits and characteristics of human hands and feet, and includes everything you will need to draw convincingly the human face. Weigall also gives excellent advice on how to draw a live human model. This short handbook is a facsimile reproduction of Weigall's original 1852 classic guide for artists, and includes all original illustrations and engravings demonstrating his drawing techniques. Whether you are an artist or a student, this primer will provide you with a marvelous foundation for seeing and understanding how to draw the human body.