Ernest Thompson Seton:Animal Anatomy

"Diagram of a Wolf" Ernest Thompson Seton

Hope you had the opportunity

to be outside 

this past weekend.

Wasn't it beautiful?

Recently I discovered a book entitled "Art Anatomy of Animals" by Ernest Thompson Seton, first published in 1896. Born in England in 1860, Ernest was 6 when his family came to Canada.

Apparently, this book came about because there was so little reference material at the time on animal anatomy.

"Proportions of a Typical Dog and Wolf" Ernest Thompson Seton

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all animals would stand perfectly still and in profile! It is a beginning to understanding proportion but then there's perspective to consider. Foreshortening, now there's a question to be answered!

"The Proportions of a Typical Horse" Ermest Thompson Seton