Academy
1749
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Academy is a 1749 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a sketch of a muscular man lying on his side, one leg bent and the other stretched out. His body is drawn with strong lines that show every muscle and curve. The background is just a rough, textured paper that keeps the focus on his form. The artist used a simple red chalk on a textured paper to create this sketch. The lines are bold and confident, making the figure stand out clearly. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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