Study of a nude female figure for ‘Diana and Endymion

edwardjohnpoynter

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

underpainting

portrait drawing

pencil work

This study by Edward John Poynter is a preparatory drawing for his painting "Diana and Endymion". Executed in charcoal, it captures a female nude figure in a graceful pose, hinting at the dynamism and beauty of the final composition. The artist, known for his neoclassical style and meticulous attention to detail, uses the study to perfect the anatomy and flow of the figure, highlighting the elegance of the female form.