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French School Mid 20th Century
Reclining Female Figure Life Study Charcoal Drawing French Academic Paper

20th Century

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Title: Reclining Female Figure Life Study Charcoal Drawing French Academic Paper Artist: French School (20th century) Medium: Charcoal drawing on artists paper, unframed Size: 10.75 x 14.75 inches (height x width) Signed: Unsigned Condition: Good overall condition with visible age-related wear. Light creasing and handling marks across the sheet, with minor edge wear and perforation marks along the left margin from a sketchbook. Some smudging and transfer visible to the reverse. Presents well. Provenance: Private collection, France Description: A loose and expressive reclining female figure study, executed in charcoal and likely dating to the 20th century. The drawing captures a model resting in a relaxed pose, her body angled diagonally across the sheet, creating a natural sense of movement and informality. The artist works with quick, confident lines to define the figure, focusing on gesture and proportion rather than fine detail. Darker charcoal accents emphasise areas of shadow—particularly along the limbs and folds of fabric—while lighter, sketchier marks suggest form and structure. The composition retains the immediacy of a life drawing session, with visible construction lines and adjustments adding to its authenticity. The perforated edge indicates the sheet was removed from a sketchbook, reinforcing its origin as part of an academic or studio practice. Such works were typically produced during life drawing classes, where the emphasis was on observation, anatomy, and capturing the essence of the pose within a limited time. A characterful and honest example of mid-century figure study, this piece will appeal to collectors of academic drawings, works on paper, and those drawn to the raw, unpolished quality of studio practice. Ideal for framing, it would work well as part of a curated grouping of drawings or as a standalone piece with a subtle, understated presence.
  • Creator:
    French School Mid 20th Century (French)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
    Charcoal
  • Movement & Style:
    Impressionist
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317981092