Study to "Guitar lesson" 1934

balthus

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

female-nude

pencil drawing

underpainting

sketch

line

charcoal

"Study to "Guitar lesson" is a pencil drawing by Balthus, completed in 1934. It serves as a study for his famous painting "The Guitar Lesson", capturing the intricate details of the figure’s pose and drapery. The artist’s focus on the nude female form and the interplay of light and shadow in this study highlight his signature style, characterized by realism and a sense of quiet contemplation.