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... right foot should be from two to four inches in advance of the left , and the toes turned a little outwards ; meanwhile the body should be principally sustained by the left foot . The next best is the erect sitting posture , in which ...
... right foot should be from two to four inches in advance of the left , and the toes turned a little outwards ; meanwhile the body should be principally sustained by the left foot . The next best is the erect sitting posture , in which ...
Page 77
... foot ; the right rests lightly , but in its whole length , upon the floor . 15 This fact is shown in the plan by deeply shading the left foot , and lightly shading the right . Second Position of the Right Foot , noted R. 2. 7 * GESTURE . 77 ...
... foot ; the right rests lightly , but in its whole length , upon the floor . 15 This fact is shown in the plan by deeply shading the left foot , and lightly shading the right . Second Position of the Right Foot , noted R. 2. 7 * GESTURE . 77 ...
Page 78
... Right Foot , noted R. 2. ( See Fig.16 . ) In this position , the right foot sliding forward about half its length , receives the principal weight of the body , the left being raised , and turning as far inwards towards the right ; the ...
... Right Foot , noted R. 2. ( See Fig.16 . ) In this position , the right foot sliding forward about half its length , receives the principal weight of the body , the left being raised , and turning as far inwards towards the right ; the ...
Page 79
... feet than that annexed to the eleva- tions . In both positions the right foot advances about half its own length , as may be seen by comparing 18 it with the equidistant parallel lines . In the first posi- tion of the right foot , the ...
... feet than that annexed to the eleva- tions . In both positions the right foot advances about half its own length , as may be seen by comparing 18 it with the equidistant parallel lines . In the first posi- tion of the right foot , the ...
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... right and left foot , whilst the toes of the other lightly touch the floor . The angle formed by the feet , in these positions , is somewhat greater than a right angle . In other respects they are similar to the ordinary positions . The ...
... right and left foot , whilst the toes of the other lightly touch the floor . The angle formed by the feet , in these positions , is somewhat greater than a right angle . In other respects they are similar to the ordinary positions . The ...
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