Figure, from Premier livre de figures d’Academies gravées en Partie par les Professeurs de l’ Académie Royale Possibly 1737

This etching, *Figure*, is part of a series of anatomical studies published in *Premier livre de figures d’Academies gravées en Partie par les Professeurs de l’ Académie Royale*, a collection of engravings by prominent artists, including Pierre Aveline. This print is a detailed anatomical study, depicting a nude male figure seated on a rock. The figure is depicted with great accuracy and anatomical detail, with the artist paying particular attention to the musculature and the flow of the body. The print is a testament to the academic tradition of the French Royal Academy, and it demonstrates the meticulous study of the human form that was prevalent in the art of the time. *Figure* is a rare and valuable print that offers a glimpse into the artistic and anatomical practices of the 18th century.