Four academic studies of male nudes, in graphite, from life. These nude drawings —called "academies"—were part of the academic art education as practiced in the 19th century. They were created from professional models posing in the studio, on a platform. This type of exercise allowed students to study anatomy. For a future artist, drawing from a live model, along with drawing from sculptures and antique statues, formed the basis of their artistic training.
1 - Academy drawing of a standing man seen from three-quarters view, signed and dated at the top right: "V. GEOFFROY 1896". Numbered 28/3.
2 - Academy of a man holding a stick behind his back, signed and dated at the top right: "V. Geoffroy (partially erased) 2 /2 96".
3 - Academy of a man leaning against a stick, neither signed nor dated.
4 - Academy of a man holding a stick, signed and dated at the top right: "V. GEOFFROY 1895 November 9".
These drawings were made by V. Geoffroy between 1895 and 1896. Three of them are signed and dated. One drawing is numbered. This lot is part of a set of 15 drawings made between 1895 and 1899. They include male nude studies from life (from a live model), from antique casts, and from the Italian Renaissance. Most of these drawings are studies of the male nude . All the drawings (except the study of a man leaning against a stick) are meticulously signed and dated. The dimensions vary slightly from drawing to drawing. Dimensions without frame: W: 48 cm, H: 62.5 cm. Dimensions with frame: W: 52.5 cm, D: 1 cm, H: 67.7 cm.
Circa: 1895
Condition report: In good overall condition, paper with slight wear consistent with age. New frames.
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- Reference :
- 28893
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 53 (cm)
- Height :
- 68 (cm)
- Depth :
- 1 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Materials:
- paper
