An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy is a digital PDF reference for artists and students studying mammalian form. This edition focuses on bones and muscles through detailed anatomical plates and comparative observation.

After purchase, the 27.9 MB PDF is available as an instant download. It provides archival reference material for examining the structure and movement of animals without physical shipping.

The book is the second revised and expanded English edition, edited by Lewis S. Brown and published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York.

Book Overview

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists was written by W. Ellenberger, H. Baum, and H. Dittrich. It presents animal anatomy primarily through plates showing skeletal and muscular structures.

The volume compares mammals including the horse, dog, cow, lioness, goat, stag, roe, cat, hare, flying squirrel, rat kangaroo, bat, monkey, and seal. Its comparative method emphasizes shared structures and differences between animal forms.

The edition includes a new preface, 25 additional plates, an enlarged bibliography, horse studies by George Stubbs, animal measurements, and selected plates from earlier anatomical works.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Anatomical plates of the horse, dog, cow, lioness, and other mammals.
• Comparisons between mammalian skeletons, joints, bones, and muscles.
• Explanations of ligaments, cartilage, tendons, aponeuroses, flexors, extensors, adduction, and abduction.
• Additional horse anatomy studies by George Stubbs from Anatomy of the Horse.
• Selected cat anatomy plates associated with Hércole Straus-Durckheim.
• Comparative plates connected with the works of George Cuvier and M. Laurillard.
• A bibliography and additional horse-related material for further study.

Why This Book Matters

This atlas offers artists a structured way to study animal form through anatomy rather than surface appearance alone. Its plates support comparison across different mammalian orders.

The revised edition also preserves and extends material from the original 1901 German work and the 1949 English publication. Its focus on bones, muscles, and movement makes it a useful historical art reference.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, not a physical book. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Display quality may vary by device and application.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital PDF.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, and no physical copy is shipped.

Which devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download this archival English edition for focused study of animal bones, muscles, and comparative anatomy.