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It's approximately 200 plates that are in three groups.
The first group of plates breaks down the drawing process visually. Most of the plates compare Bargue's simple shape analysis of his subject matter with finely resolved versions of the same pose. The plates start with simple parts of the face and get gradually more complex. There are linear guidelines indicating how to align important points.
The second group is comprised of copies, by Bargue, of classical artworks.
The last group are the linear starts of figure drawings that demonstrates how he approaches figure construction by drawing angles.
The reason one might choose to copy his drawings is to grasp the way he was able to evaluate and then clarify his subject matter.
Each plate is annotated by the author. In addition, there are examples of Bargue's drawings and paintings as well as an explanation of sight size drawing techniques.
Best of al, if one approaches the plates with an open mind there is a very good opportunity to get into the head of J L Gerome.
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