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The art of figure drawing : containing practical instructions for a course of study in this branch of art (1852)

Weigall, Charles H · London : Winsor and Newton · leaf 31

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eter;this is called the facial line; divide this line into 4 equalparts, these parts will represent the divisions of the frontface, as follows : From the crown of the head to the commence-ment of the forehead, or from where the haircommences . . . . . .1st. From thence to the root of the nose . .… … THE FRONT FACE. 29 Divide the upper portion into 3 parts, and this will give the opening of the mouth . . 1st.The depth of the upper lip . . . . 2nd.The space between the upper lip and the nose 3rd. The width of a lip from the point of the under lip willgive the commencement of the chin. The ear is…

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