Zittend mannelijk naakt op de rug gezien (3e prijs 1783) Possibly 1783

Hendrik Voogd created this drawing of a seated nude male in 1783, using red chalk on paper. Chalk is a relatively direct and unforgiving medium; its dryness lends itself to studies like this one. Note how Voogd employs the hatching technique - tiny parallel lines, laid close together - to build up the figure’s form and musculature, and to model the shadows cast by the light source. It is workaday, disciplined stuff. There is also cross-hatching, where the lines intersect to create deeper shadows. The varying pressure and direction of the chalk strokes create subtle gradations of tone and texture, bringing the figure to life. It's worth noting that this drawing won third prize in 1783. In that era, academies were central to artistic training. This was a system that rewarded technical skill and adherence to established norms. Ultimately, this drawing speaks volumes about the relationship between artistic skill, academic institutions, and the cultivation of talent in the late 18th century.