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The text discusses the method of drawing human figures from unusual perspectives, focusing on proportions, measurements, and shadow depiction. It describes techniques for shortening parts of the body in representation, ensuring that all components are in balance. Observing specific lines and positions helps visualize the figure's proportions accurately.

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THE SECOND PART

PROBLEM IX.

Complete figures of the human body, shortened slightly on one side, viewed from the soles of the feet, the back facing up.

As we have shown previously in the figures, it is necessary to divide using the same medium method applied when the figure is extended in length with the neck and back up. It's also necessary to observe proportions and measurements as seen on the level line, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. These proportions and measurements are laid out across lines traversed, above the perpendicular, which separates the short figure or the shadow from the flat depicted figure viewed from the side. To create the figure of the shadow, a line must be drawn slanting in the middle of the figure, observing the proportions and measurements marked. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.

A very extended male figure, slightly shortened on one side, lying with the back elevated.

In following the presented figures, these measures must be precisely followed. Upon seeing the extended figure from the toes with the back lying high, the representation must be crafted accordingly.

Complete figure of the human body, shortened slightly from the side, viewed from the soles of the feet with the back upwards.

As we have previously demonstrated with the preceding figures; thus, it is essential to follow the same method as before, and having made the figure fully extended in length by the neck, back upwards, one must also observe the proportions and measures, as shown on the level line, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Renew these proportions and measures by diagonal lines on the perpendicular, which separates the shortened figure and the shadow of the extended figure, viewed from the side. To make the shadow figure, draw a slanted line in the middle of said figure, and observe the proportions and measures marked 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.

A complete male figure, slightly shortened on one side as seen by the foot soles, with the abdomen raised higher than the ground.