Nude Study 1800 - 1830

"Nude Study" is an anonymous 19th-century drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This work exemplifies academic study, focusing on the anatomy of the human body in various poses and perspectives. The detailed anatomical rendering of muscles and limbs suggests a serious pursuit of artistic knowledge. The study's fragmented nature highlights the artist's attention to individual body parts. This practice was common for aspiring artists, who would use such studies to build their understanding of human form for later use in more finished compositions.