Staand mannelijk naakt met een doek, van voren 1765 - 1781

This graphite drawing titled "Staand mannelijk naakt met een doek, van voren" (Standing male nude with a cloth, from the front) by Dutch artist Jean Grandjean depicts a standing male figure in the nude, partially covered by a cloth. The artwork's focus on the human form and its detailed anatomical rendering highlight the classical tradition of anatomical studies in art. Grandjean, a prolific artist, tragically died young at the age of 29, leaving behind a body of work that includes numerous drawings and paintings. The study of the human figure in drawing, especially the male nude, was a common artistic practice, serving as a foundation for developing skills in anatomy and perspective.