Boy Sketching 1856

"Boy Sketching" is a realistic charcoal drawing created by François Bonvin in 1856. The drawing depicts a young boy, seated on a stool and sketching a nude figure in front of him. The subject matter of the piece explores the themes of art, study, and the process of creation, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and focus. The drawing's composition emphasizes the boy's concentration and the carefulness of his gesture, highlighting the beauty of the artistic process itself. The work is currently housed in the Städel Museum.