Unknown n.d.

This etching by Louis Emmanuel Soulange-Teissier, titled "Copy of a Drawing," depicts an artist copying a drawing of a nude male figure. The artist, seated on the floor, is hunched over his work, with his attention focused intently on the figure before him. The composition emphasizes the process of artistic creation, highlighting the act of observation and reproduction that is central to the training of any artist. The contrast of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of the artist's style.