Mid 20th Century French Academic Nude Female Figural Drawing in Charcoal on Paper

This beautiful and poetic vintage academic charcoal drawing from France showcases incredible talent. The poignant, contemplative expression on the model's face is exquisitely rendered, capturing the emotional depth that is characteristic of Realism.

This piece exemplifies academic drawings at their finest, reflecting the rigorous training provided by prestigious institutions like the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Academic drawings such as these were integral to the coursework designed for mastering the human figure. Charles Bargue's seminal text, The Art of Figure Drawing (b. 1826), served as a foundational guide for artists, helping them develop a deep understanding of the figure through carefully tailored charcoal, pencil, and other drawing mediums. Bargue's influence was particularly strong during the Post-Impressionism years and continued to shape artistic training well into the early 1900s.

Charles Bargue's (b. 1826) seminal text, "The Art of Figure Drawing," has served as a foundational tool for artists for over a century, guiding them in understanding the figure through meticulously tailored charcoal, pencil, and other drawing mediums. Bargue's publication gained particular influence during the Post-Impressionism years and continued to shape artistic training into the early 1900s.

This beauty with her dramatized features, shows little signs of age other than areas of slight fading/yellow as is consistent with an artwork of this time period. And though time is evident, her "story" is an integral part of historic art history in early France. 

This piece comes professionally framed in a classic gallery style moulding Acrylite Conservation Glazing, a UV filtering technology protecting works of art from the harmful effects of indoor and outdoor UV light rays and is half the weight of conventional glass. The frame moulding is available in 4 finishes upon checkout, with additional mat and frame options available upon request.