Page Summary:
The text provides instructional guidance on replicating illustrations seen in a drawing plate. It describes how to proportion facial features and other body parts accurately. The lesson emphasizes careful observation and replication to ensure proportionate drawings.
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English Translation of this page:
The Principles
Seventh Lesson
You must carefully copy the examples shown in this plate. The first is an oval, or an egg-shaped figure. The second is a face divided into different parts. The eyes are at such a distance from each other that a third could fit in between them. The nose is one-third the length of the face. The mouth is as wide as one eye. The ears are level with the eyes at the top and with the nose at the bottom, regardless of whether it is long or short...
Translation Notes
- "Planche" translates to "plate," referring to illustrations or diagrams.
- Measurements refer to typical proportions used in drawing heads and faces.