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To Sit in the Water
1699, Etching
To Sit in the Water
To Sit in the Water
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24713
Title
To Sit in the Water, Figure 23 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
6.0 x 8.4 cm
Type
Etching
Location
Reference Library
The accompanying text reads: Expert Swimmers can do whatever they please in the water; they can walk there, stand still upright, or lye [lie] still or sit down. To sit, you must take both your Legs in your Hands, draw in your Breath, and so keep your Breast inflated; your Head upright, and lifting up successively your Arms and Legs by that motion sustain your self.
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