Study of a Female Figure (Venus) by François Boitard

Study of a Female Figure (Venus) 1711

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drawing, print

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Study of a Female Figure (Venus)" is a 1711 drawing by French artist François Boitard. The artwork depicts the goddess Venus, who is traditionally associated with beauty and love, in a nude standing pose. Boitard was known for his skill in anatomical studies and this drawing demonstrates his keen eye for detail and meticulous line work, characteristics that are typical of the Baroque style. The drawing is held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.

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