Gives an artist's eye view of the exterior anatomy of animals, helping readers to depict surface features, such as hair or fur, as well as the basic body and facial structures.

Seton gives a definitive artist's-eye view of the exterior anatomy of animals, helping readers to depict surface features, such as hair or fur, as well as basic body and facial structures. Chapters cover anatomy, size, and proportions of dogs, cats, and horses to grizzlies, camels, and an Indian elephant. 100 illustrations on 49 plates.