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To Swim with the Head erect towards Heaven
1699, Etching
To Swim with the Head erect towards Heaven
To Swim with the Head erect towards Heaven
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24697
Title
To Swim with the Head erect towards Heaven, Figure 7 from the Art of Swimming
Description
A drawing of a naked figure immersed in water illustrating a swimming technique described in the 17th century volume, 'The Art of Swimming'.
Date
1699
Size
5.6 x 8.5 cm
Type
Etching
Location
Reference Library
The accompanying text reads: This way seems difficult, though it imitates the Posture they say is natural to Man, to look upwards; and if we knew how to make use of it, there would not be so many drowned as there daily are...
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