This section discusses the importance of observing the folds and tensions in the clothing covering human figures, ensuring they follow the natural lines of the body. Incorrectly displaying these elements can disrupt the overall perception and presentation of the figure. The text also emphasizes understanding the perspective of the folds to accurately portray clothed figures.
Of Human Figures, etc. 335
looking at the Feet, providing enough thoughts that the Man can't be mistaken. Similarly, on the side where the Cloth is wrapped around the Thigh and the crossed Leg, the Pull of the Leg and Knee was seen clearly and Humanly enough. And since the Folds usually follow the Pull of the Member they cover and the place where they are, it is important to note not to make Folds that have a contradictory path or an incorrect view; because such things disturb the entire stance of Observation, and completely spoil the good position of the Figure; although possibly hundreds never paid attention to this.
Also, on the round and bulging Parts, and those areas illuminated by the day are not to be detailed nor so deep in Wrinkle that they appear to go no further than the Skin of the Body. By the following examples, Knowledge regarding the course of the Folds in respect to their transparent perspective, can be so clearly understood that no lengthy explanation will need to be provided.
You will no doubt see in the following Demonstration-drawing marked R., very well how the position and place of two Clothed Female Figures lie. Let us keep that around A., the fixed Point of the Eye in the Line of Sight is such, so that you understand well; how and why the attitudes of the Folds, depending on whether they are more or less far from the said Point, or above or below the Line of Sight, must undergo a great change in their Course; for just as the attitudes of the Folds around B. C. are almost correct, because they are close to A.; so are those of D. E. F. G. H. with their Ring or Outline just as great.