Caption

Study of a nude man, kneeling on one knee, the other leg stretched out to the side. Drawn/engraved by François De Bellay (ca. 1795–1858) after Carle van Loo (1705–1765). Reproductive graphic in the crayon maniéré technique, 18th century. Academic study of a male nude, produced as a graphic print (height 50.0 cm, width 39.5 cm). Notes: the crayon drawing technique was developed to reproduce drawings by famous artists for collectors and for academic study; this engraving was based on a study by Carle van Loo, professor and director of the French Academy, and executed in the valued crayon maniéré manner.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_455

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Rights managed

Available size

49.5Mb (9.4Mb) / 11.7in x 16.4in / 3515 x 4923 (300dpi)

Keywords

Study nude man kneeling knee leg stretched side Drawn engraved François De Bellay ca 1795–1858 Carle van Loo 1705–1765 Reproductive graphic crayon maniéré technique 18th century Academic study male nude produced graphic print height 50.0 cm width 39.5 cm Notes crayon drawing technique was developed reproduce drawings famous artists collectors academic study engraving based study professor director French Academy executed valued maniéré manner sepia-toned drawing nude male figure shown three-quarter profile leaning forward arm extended hands resting block- surface leg bent front leg stepped forward figure short wavy hair downcast gaze detailed musculature shadowing created hatched lines background ground filled diagonal hatch marks palette includes shades brown tan beige light gray aged paper.