The Nude Figure

The Nude Figure

A Visual Reference for the Artist

About the Book

For thousands of artists lacking access to figure classes with live models, this portfolio of superbly photographed models provides a life-drawing studio right at home. An extensive compilation of traditional life drawing poses includes female and male figures in standing, seated, reclining, and action poses, each shown gracefully in circular movement, taking in all views: front, three-quarter-front, side, three-quarter back, and back. Each photograph is beautifully composed and lit, providing artists with all the nuances of muscle structure, line, and gesture to inspire fully developed figure drawings and paintings.
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About the Author

Mark Edward Smith
Mark Edward Smith's photographs
have been featured in many prestigious
publications, including the New
York Times
. The photographer for
The Figure in Motion and The Nude
Figure
, he lives and works
in Venice, Italy. More by Mark Edward Smith
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