18th-century French school - Male Academy

This drawing depicts an academic study of a male nude sitting on a rock with his right arm raised.
This academic work elegantly illustrates the rigor and movement of 18th-century French drawing. Thanks to its masterful execution and anatomical precision, it serves as an excellent model for studio study.
In the 18th century, the study of the nude was central to artistic training. Drawing academies, particularly in Paris, imposed rigorous exercises based on live models.
Dimensions without frame: L:54.6cm W:33.5cm
Dimensions with frame: L:71.5cm W:50.5cm