Three-Quarter View of a Standing Male Robed Figure by François-Claudius Compte-Calix

Three-Quarter View of a Standing Male Robed Figure 1813 - 1880

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drawing, print

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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light pencil work

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shading to add clarity

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print

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pencil sketch

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pencil drawing

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pen-ink sketch

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limited contrast and shading

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men

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portrait drawing

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pencil work

François-Claudius Compte-Calix's "Three-Quarter View of a Standing Male Robed Figure" is a detailed pencil drawing dating from 1813-1880 and depicts a standing male figure wearing a long, flowing robe. The figure is rendered with great anatomical accuracy, showcasing Compte-Calix's mastery of draftsmanship. The piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of the artist's meticulous style and his focus on human anatomy.

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