Academic study of a male figure 1858

Mariano Fortuny Marsal, a Spanish painter and costume designer, created this academic study of a male figure in 1858. The drawing, rendered in graphite on paper, depicts a man in a long, flowing robe, standing with his left hand resting on his hip and his right arm hanging loosely at his side. The artist's use of subtle shading and hatching provides a sense of volume and depth to the figure, characteristic of academic drawings. This study exemplifies Fortuny's artistic approach, emphasizing precise observation and skillful rendering of form. His focus on the human figure, a common subject in academic art, showcases his talent for capturing the human form with both accuracy and expressiveness.