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ART OF DESIGNING. 15
And now it will be of the utmost importance to recollect the idea of the waving line,
which is described in Plate I. Fig. X. for it will be only by a thorough comprehen-
sion of the use of that line that the drawing will appear to be well or ill executed,
when finished: the skilful in anatomy know, that where the insertions of the muscles
appear too hard and overcharged, and the hollows too deep, which is always the
case in a prepared muscular figure, that nature has wisely contrived to remedy the
defect and fill up those vacancies, by placing therein certain quantities of fat, which
softens the harshness and inequality of the lines, and produces that inexpressible
grace which is always found in the outlines of well-proportioned bodies, and which
has been so happily imitated by the ancients.
As naked figures cannot be introduced with any propriety, except in some
particular subjects, where there is an absolute necessity for them, it becomes a
matter of the greatest importance to clothe them gracefully : it will now therefore be
proper to give some
RULES FOR DESIGNING OF DRAPERIES.
The gradation before recommended for designing naked figures, by beginning with
the osteology, may, with equal propriety, be applied to the designing of Draperies:
for as that method will be found of the utmost utility for placing the muscles
correctly; so first designing the figure naked, and afterwards proceeding to cast the
Drapery, will be found in this point equally beneficial. It will not be necessary to
finish with that exactness which is required for such as are intended to remain in
that state; but the just proportion being given, and the parts boldly marked, the
mistakes that are found in the performances of those who proceed with less caution,
will be prevented. The best authors, who have treated upon the manner of designing
Draperies, concur in enforcing the utility of this method.
Tt will also be necessary in designing Draperies to observe the following precepts :
1. Carefully avoid overcharging the figure with an unnecessary quantity.
2. Shew as much of the form of the body under it as possible.
3. Where large draperies are requisite, throw them into few folds, but let those
be large and graceful.
4. On the contrary, loosen those from the body which are close and short, by
small folds judiciously placed ; which will take off that stiffness which would be the
consequence of their sitting too strait.
5. When much drapery is necessary, let the greater part of it (if convenient) be
thrown into shadow.
6. Observe to give tender shadows to those folds which fall in the lights, that the
hollow parts may not appear too deep and cutting.
And now it will be of the utmost importance to recollect the idea of the waving line,
which is described in Plate I. Fig. X. for it will be only by a thorough comprehen-
sion of the use of that line that the drawing will appear to be well or ill executed,
when finished: the skilful in anatomy know, that where the insertions of the muscles
appear too hard and overcharged, and the hollows too deep, which is always the
case in a prepared muscular figure, that nature has wisely contrived to remedy the
defect and fill up those vacancies, by placing therein certain quantities of fat, which
softens the harshness and inequality of the lines, and produces that inexpressible
grace which is always found in the outlines of well-proportioned bodies, and which
has been so happily imitated by the ancients.
As naked figures cannot be introduced with any propriety, except in some
particular subjects, where there is an absolute necessity for them, it becomes a
matter of the greatest importance to clothe them gracefully : it will now therefore be
proper to give some
RULES FOR DESIGNING OF DRAPERIES.
The gradation before recommended for designing naked figures, by beginning with
the osteology, may, with equal propriety, be applied to the designing of Draperies:
for as that method will be found of the utmost utility for placing the muscles
correctly; so first designing the figure naked, and afterwards proceeding to cast the
Drapery, will be found in this point equally beneficial. It will not be necessary to
finish with that exactness which is required for such as are intended to remain in
that state; but the just proportion being given, and the parts boldly marked, the
mistakes that are found in the performances of those who proceed with less caution,
will be prevented. The best authors, who have treated upon the manner of designing
Draperies, concur in enforcing the utility of this method.
Tt will also be necessary in designing Draperies to observe the following precepts :
1. Carefully avoid overcharging the figure with an unnecessary quantity.
2. Shew as much of the form of the body under it as possible.
3. Where large draperies are requisite, throw them into few folds, but let those
be large and graceful.
4. On the contrary, loosen those from the body which are close and short, by
small folds judiciously placed ; which will take off that stiffness which would be the
consequence of their sitting too strait.
5. When much drapery is necessary, let the greater part of it (if convenient) be
thrown into shadow.
6. Observe to give tender shadows to those folds which fall in the lights, that the
hollow parts may not appear too deep and cutting.