Flying Figure 1837 - 1875

"Flying Figure" is a charcoal drawing on paper by Alfred Stevens, a Belgian artist known for his figure studies and portraits. Created between 1837 and 1875, the artwork depicts a dynamic figure in mid-air, suggesting movement and flight. The artist's use of hatched lines and subtle shading conveys the form and texture of the figure, while the light background emphasizes the figure's dramatic pose. This drawing, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into Stevens's meticulous approach to capturing the human form in motion.