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This academic drawing is characterized by its emphasis on classical techniques and the study of human anatomy. The meticulous attention paid to the human form and the use of chiaroscuro (the treatment of light and shadow) are typical of the classical approach to figure drawing.
The drawing style recalls the academic tradition of the 19th century, particularly influenced by artists such as Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Jules-Cyrille Cavé, Charles Bargue and Jacques-Louis David. These artists emphasized the draftsman's precision, anatomical accuracy and idealization of the human body, which is evident in the detailed musculature and dramatic lighting of the figure in this drawing.
The use of tinted paper, which allows the play of light and shadow, confirms the tradition of academic art, where these techniques were commonly employed to create depth and realism.
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