Homme nu, à demi étendu 1879 - 1885

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's charcoal drawing "Homme nu, à demi étendu" (1879-1885) depicts a reclining nude male figure, with a focused study of hands, adding to the sense of observation and anatomical exploration. The figure is rendered in a simplified, yet expressive style, capturing the human form with a sense of both monumentality and intimacy. This piece showcases Puvis de Chavannes’s distinctive approach to drawing, where he utilizes a grid system to achieve precise proportions and clarity of form, resulting in a compelling study of the human body.