Homme debout de face, appuyé à un arbre 1888 - 1891

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes’s *Homme debout de face, appuyé à un arbre* (1888-1891) is a charcoal drawing depicting a nude male figure leaning against a tree trunk. The figure, seemingly Adamic in its simplicity, is rendered in a naturalistic style, with careful attention to anatomy and proportion. This work, while a study in itself, may have served as a preliminary sketch for a larger painting, showcasing the artist's exploration of the human form in relation to nature.