A Young Man Seated at a Desk Writing 18th-19th century

This 18th-19th century drawing by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, titled "A Young Man Seated at a Desk Writing", depicts a young man with long, flowing hair, hunched over a desk, intently writing with a quill pen. The intimate scene, framed within an oval and double border, highlights the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his skill in capturing the subtle nuances of gesture and expression. The piece, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Prud'hon's mastery of Neoclassical drawing, showcasing his ability to create a sense of depth and realism through the use of subtle shading and line work.