A black and white woodcut illustration of two children, one in profile with dotted lines marking measurements, and the other facing forward, with a small animal and plants between them. French text is above the image and letters below.
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This is a black and white woodcut illustration, likely from an old book, depicting a study of child proportions. The image is divided into two sections by a vertical line. **Left Side:** A child is shown in profile, with a dotted line tracing the contours of their body. This line is marked with small crosses or plus signs at various points, presumably to indicate measurements or anatomical landmarks. The child has curly hair and appears to be nude. A stylized plant grows near the child's feet. **Right Side:** A similar child, also nude with curly hair, is shown in a more three-dimensional, shaded style. This child is facing forward, with one arm outstretched and the other slightly bent. Another stylized plant grows near this child's feet. **Center:** Between the two children, in the center of the image, is a small, four-legged animal, possibly a dog or a small mammal. It is positioned between the plants. **Foreground:** In the very foreground, there is a stone or rock. **Background:** The background is a plain, off-white color. Above the image is text in French: “Proportion & mesure de l’enfant veu par le devant.” Below the image is the letter “G” and the Roman numeral “II”. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of Renaissance anatomical studies, focusing on the accurate depiction of the human form. The use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and volume.


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