Académie (457)
1774
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Gilles Demarteau the Elder
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Académie (457) is a 1774 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a nude figure reclining on the ground, with their head resting on their arm. The figure is drawn in a classical style, with attention to the muscles and contours of the body. The figure's pose is relaxed, with their legs bent and their torso twisted slightly to one side. The artist has used a range of values to create a sense of volume and depth in the figure, with the lightest areas on the shoulders and hips. The painting is a beautiful example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and beauty in art. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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