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Pair of 19th Century Male Nude Old Master Drawings or Academic Studies

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A handsome pair of early to mid-19th century Old Master style academic studies of nude men, pencil on paper, each measuring approximately 10 x 14 in (25 x 35.5 cm) Unsigned, probably Italy or France. Currently mounted in modern black-stained wooden frames with beige mats, overall size 15.75 x 20.25 in (40 x 51.5 cm) Drawings and paintings of the nude, called "académies", were central to academic art training in France and Italy from the 16th century onwards. Only after acquiring enough skill were artists permitted to draw a posed live model. These beautiful examples are light and sketchy in style, displaying at the same time a considerable skill and mastery of the male body anatomy. May be re-framed at buyer's request.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. fading and foxing to the paper.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1781230534232
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