The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 1C. and J. Rivington, 1826 - Great Britain |
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... leg to the neck ; or either of these parts to the wrist ? These proportions ... human body ; and I undertake that a painter shall religiously observe them ... human body ? Some hold it to be seven heads ; some make it eight ...
... leg to the neck ; or either of these parts to the wrist ? These proportions ... human body ; and I undertake that a painter shall religiously observe them ... human body ? Some hold it to be seven heads ; some make it eight ...
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... leg so well adapted to running , as those of a horse , a dog , a deer , and several other creatures ; at least they have not that appearance : yet , I believe , a well - fashioned human leg will be allowed to far exceed all these in ...
... leg so well adapted to running , as those of a horse , a dog , a deer , and several other creatures ; at least they have not that appearance : yet , I believe , a well - fashioned human leg will be allowed to far exceed all these in ...
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