Figure study 1833 - 1898

Felicien Rops' "Figure Study" is a pen-and-ink drawing of a group of figures, possibly a preliminary study for a larger work. Created between 1833 and 1898, the study displays Rops' signature style of detailed linework and dramatic composition. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the artist's exploration of the human figure, emphasizing their form and movement through quick strokes and gestures. The study's loose and spontaneous nature highlights the artist's interest in capturing the essence of a subject rather than meticulous detail.