Study of a Standing Male Figure after the Antique
1895
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a man standing. The lines are rough and uneven, like a fast study. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the figure is off to one side, leaving lots of empty space. The artist focused on capturing movement and shape, not details. This kind of sketch was often used to practice anatomy and poses. Next, check out Cezanne, Paul to see how he used simple lines to build complex forms.
