Two Running Male Figures by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Two Running Male Figures n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

toned paper

quirky sketch

print

pen sketch

incomplete sketchy

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

ink drawing experimentation

ink-drawings

pen-ink sketch

france

water

graphite

sketchbook drawing

pen

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Two Running Male Figures" is a pen and ink drawing by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, known for his dynamic and expressive style. This small-scale work, housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, captures the energy of two figures in motion, likely a study for a larger composition. The rapid, gestural lines highlight the figures' movement, hinting at the artist's interest in capturing the human form in action. Carpeaux's drawings often served as preparatory sketches for his monumental sculptures, showcasing his talent for rendering both anatomical detail and dynamic movement.