Artistic Facial Observation

Inclination similar to or can be moved to the horizon of view: Nothing can be more clearly understood when we observe another line or stroke passing straight through the eyes, forming a right-angled cross with the previous ones; Consequently, although the Head can be inclined on this line, moving backward or forward, (as we will see in the incidental Heads) it yet remains in a Natural position without any of those changes. And just as such Lines drawn around an Oval Sphere would make a right Cross in such a position, as we shall illustrate shortly; thus, it should be understood that such positions of Faces should not improperly be called Horizontal Faces: As it becomes apparent from the contrast with other Faces, which we term Incidental, and wherein we observe the mentioned lines alternate, will be understood.

There are only four main positions of Head-Formations regarding the Natural view to be observed in the Heads. The first is a frontal view, in which all parts of the Face naturally and without any alternation can be seen; And furthermore positioned so that the Eyes and Ears lie along a straight horizontal Line; As indicated with A in the Face.

Side View of the Face.

The second is called Side View; And in it, one sees precisely half of the Face and the back of the Head. This is shown in Sketch B; being the Head in such a Position-arrangement, from the previous one is precisely half of the visible Face, turned.

The third is the Head, from the first and second position

Translation Notes:

"Tronie" is translated to "Face" which can mean a representation or study of facial features. "Beschouwing" is translated to "observation" in a drawing or artistic context.