Study for the painting, "Apollo, Hyacinth and Cypress" 

This pencil drawing by Alexander Ivanov is a study for his painting "Apollo, Hyacinth and Cypress". The study depicts a nude male figure kneeling and playing a flute. The drawing is executed in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail in the anatomy and posture of the figure. Ivanov's preparatory sketches and studies are known for their expressive quality and focus on human form. The detail and anatomical accuracy seen in this work reflects his rigorous approach to art.