Extent of Motion Shown in Two Figures

George Scharf after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts a study on the extent of motion in the human skeleton. Two outlined human figures in profile are surrounded by arcs and labeled points indicating possible range of motion for various limbs and body parts. The left figure shows circular arcs around the head and upper body, while the right figure focuses on the arms and legs. Lettered points correspond to notes below, explaining the type of movement each arc represents. The drawing is a diagram illustrating possible directions and limits of body movements, perhaps for anatomical or mechanical study.