J.C. Leyendecker

J.C. Leyendecker was an amazing golden age illustrator during the early 20th century.  His outstanding capability to show anatomy and form with very few brushstrokes makes his work very valuable for students to study.  Here is a link to a great book of his work.

For more of J.C. Leyendecker check out these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Leyendecker

http://jcleyendecker.tumblr.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamluke/sets/72057594057478404/

Recommended Book List

Figurative drawing book list:

Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis

Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis

Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton

Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life by George Bridgman

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck

Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form by Eliot Goldfinger

Other great books about drawing:

The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed

The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study by Kimon Nicolaides