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To avoid drawing a horse from memory, pay a visit to the local
Public Library. There, looking through books, don't miss the
opportunity of seeing some of the famous paintings by the greatest
English painter of horses, George Stubbs (1724-1806). He was
born in Yorkshire and was trained as an anatomist to become later
a lecturer on this subject. After a tour abroad he turned his
attention to the horse and did many dissections of his own, often in
horribly difficult conditions. Consequently, apart from their artistic
value, his pictures are acknowledged as reaching the highest
standard of anatomical accuracy, which, in itself, is of great value
to a toy designer.
However, the best art work to choose for the purpose of making a
toy, is one illustrated by simple outline and it must be a side view
of the animal—a profile. Hence, the simplest toy to construct will
be called the "Profile Toy". If a photograph is used, make sure
that it is clear and without shadows. On the other hand, if an
artist's impression is picked out, this too has to be clear, not in
perspective and certainly not exaggerated in movement, expression
or proportions. The best drawing suitable for splitting into patterns
is simple and clear.