An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists

Easy-to-follow instructions accompany 288 detailed, accurate illustrations of horses, dogs, cats, lions, cattle, deer, and other creatures. Each animal is depicted in a complete external view as well as in beneath-the-skin drawings of musculature and skeletal structure. Lewis S. Born of the American Museum of Natural History enlarged this classic reference with 25 plates collected from George Stubbs's Anatomy of the Horse, long unavailable; Straus-Durckheim's Anatomie Descriptive et Comparative du Chat; and Cuvier and Laurillard's Anatomie Comparée. Includes 288 lifelike drawings covering horses, dogs, lions, cows, stags, goats, and more.

• Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions: Provides anatomical guidance for realistic and dynamic artwork.

• Features external full views and dozens of details (paws, head, eyes, legs, etc.); beneath-the-skin drawings of musculature and the positions and insertions of each muscle; and skeleton drawings of the bone structures that support and determine surface contours and configurations.

• In addition, special cross-sections dissect portions of the animal — such as the head and limbs — for a complete understanding of animal anatomy.

• Provides clear, insightful notes to guide artists through complex details when drawing animal anatomy.

• Ideal for students, professional artists, and anyone passionate about animal illustration.