Stephen Rogers Peck ms. drafts and illustrations for volume "Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist", [1950-1951].

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Stephen Rogers Peck ms. drafts and illustrations for volume "Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist", [1950-1951].

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Contains photographic prints, original hand colored illustrations, printed and ms. text for Peck's published work, a classic of anatomy for artists. Material illustrates bone and muscle structures; also a section on anatomy from birth to old age, on death, an orientation on racial anatomy and analysis of facial expression. Also contains: copy of a letter signed by Norman Rockwell recommending Peck; corrected proofs; correspondence, copies of correspondence, notes, etc., related to his book on anatomy and other projects; a ts. document entitled "Prospectus / A Film Series of Demonstrations on "Artistic Anatomy""; photo portraits of Stephen Rogers Peck.

1.50 linear feet.

New York Academy of Medicine

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