Page Summary:
This illustration is Plate XCVII from a book on human figure theory. It displays the anatomy of the human body in a standing pose, meant for artistic study. The engraved plate was created for understanding muscle structure and movement.
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English Translation of this page:
Plate XCVII
Theory of the Human Figure
The Standing Act of Lying
Pl. Lién. Sculpted.
Translation Notes
Léon de l'acte posé: This phrase refers to a specific pose used in artistic studies of the human form. "L'acte posé" implies a posed or deliberate positioning of the body for the purpose of study or demonstration, often in contexts such as life drawing.