Standing Male Nude c. 1864
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Léon Augustin Lhermitte’s *Standing Male Nude* (c. 1864) is a graphite drawing on paper depicting a nude male figure standing with a staff. The life-sized study showcases Lhermitte’s meticulous attention to anatomical detail and skillful use of shading to create a sense of volume and form. This drawing serves as a testament to Lhermitte's mastery of academic figure drawing, a popular genre during the 19th century. It's also a significant example of Lhermitte's artistic development, demonstrating his evolving style and the influence of classical traditions on his work.
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The French Academy institutionalized the practice of life drawing in the 17th century, making the practice fundamental to every artist’s training. Any carefully drawn study of the nude body (typically male) was termed an “academy.” This accomplished example by the French 19th-century painter Lhermitte likely dates from the artist’s student days at the École Impériale de Dessin in Paris. Just shy of his 20th birthday, he had moved to Paris from a small village in northern France and enrolled in the school to study drawing.
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