Late 19th Century Student - French Academy - Drawing of Classical Drapery From A Cast

 

 I was wondering around the halls of eBay France this morning when I happened upon a very nice example of a late 19th Century student drawing of classical drapery, drawn most probably from a life sized studio plaster cast from the antique.  I suspect this is the quality of work expected from a 19th century French Art Academy student before they were ever let near a live human model. Anyone with Attention Deficit Disorder would probably have headed for the nearest exit when challenged with that kind of observational detail! Enjoy!