Study for "Casts from Antique Sculpture: The Parthenon" 1890

This pencil drawing by James Henry Moser, created in 1890, is a study for the artwork "Casts from Antique Sculpture: The Parthenon". The piece depicts a reclining male figure, likely from the Parthenon, with a background sketch of a frieze scene. Moser, a prominent American artist, is known for his meticulous renderings of classical sculpture, often creating studies like this to capture the details of ancient Greek art. The work is a testament to the artist's fascination with classical art and his dedication to preserving the beauty of these historical treasures.