Study of Puget's "Milo of Crotona"
1882
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1882
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a twisting nude figure. The lines are rough and wavy, like a fast sketch. The paper has a slight yellow tint, and the edges look like it’s torn or cut from a book. The artist focused on movement over detail—just enough to show the body’s shape. It’s a study, not a finished piece, so it’s all about practice and experimenting. Look up Realism next to see how artists like this used simple forms to show real life.
