Study of a standing man knocking; sketch of a sitting man 1830 - 1880

This graphite drawing by François-Claudius Compte-Calix, titled "Study of a Standing Man Knocking; Sketch of a Sitting Man," depicts a standing man in the act of knocking, viewed from behind. His clothing, including a coat with a pleated tail, reflects fashion of the late 19th century. In the foreground, the artist has sketched a seated man, perhaps intended as a study for a later composition. The work, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Compte-Calix's skill in capturing the human form through a detailed yet expressive style.