Zittend mannelijk naakt, het linkerbeen op de rechterknie 1765 - 1781

This charcoal drawing by Jean Grandjean, titled "Zittend mannelijk naakt, het linkerbeen op de rechterknie" (Seated Male Nude, Left Leg on Right Knee), dates from 1765-1781. The life study, which measures 509 mm in height and 384 mm in width, presents a seated male nude in profile. His body is depicted with anatomical accuracy, highlighting the classical ideals of beauty and proportion. The artist's focus on form and volume reflects the academic approach to figure drawing prevalent in the 18th century. This drawing is a testament to Grandjean's skill in capturing the human form with precise detail.