The Passion of Collecting Academic Nudes

Join me as we explore my collection of Academic Nudes from the 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Centuries and serendipitous finds in the Museum, Art Auction, and Gallery world......examples from the Golden Age of the European Academie


Friday, September 30, 2022

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!