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École des Beaux-Arts Academic Study, France, circa 1880

Offered by: Antique and Art Exchange

Description
This finely executed anatomical study depicts a male figure in contrapposto stance, rendered in precise ink line work with careful attention to musculature and proportion. The drawing exemplifies the rigorous academic training method that defined French art education during this period, with subtle shading that brings volume and naturalism to the form.
Circa 1880, this piece represents the classical tradition of the École des Beaux-Arts, the prestigious French academy where students spent years mastering figure drawing from live models as the foundation of artistic practice. Academic studies like this one were essential exercises that trained artists in understanding human anatomy before advancing to more complex compositions. If you'd like to learn more about our products, please visit our university page for more information.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good overall condition.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	27990
Incollect Reference #:	809405

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

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