An "Académie": Standing Man 1742 - 1743

Carle Vanloo's "An 'Académie': Standing Man" (1742-43) is a striking example of academic art. This drawing, featuring a nude male figure rendered in meticulous detail, demonstrates the artist's mastery of anatomy and classical tradition. The model's pose, with his arms crossed and his head tilted down, suggests a moment of contemplation, further enhancing the artwork's classical aesthetic. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the influence of Renaissance art on 18th-century French academic art.