Homme drapé debout et étude d’homme tenant une lance 1878 - 1882

This charcoal drawing titled "Homme drapé debout et étude d’homme tenant une lance" by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, created between 1878 and 1882, depicts a standing male figure in a flowing robe, holding a lance. The sketch is notable for its detailed rendering of the figure's form and drapery. The gridded paper underneath the drawing suggests the artist's meticulous approach to composition and anatomy. Puvis de Chavannes was renowned for his monumental murals and his use of idealized figures, and this study exemplifies his characteristic blend of classical and contemporary aesthetics.