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Study of the "Ecorché" [recto]

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of muscular forms. It features curved lines sketching muscular shapes, potentially resembling a flexed arm or anatomical study. The lines are done in a loose, sketchy manner focusing on contours and bulges typical of musculature. Most of the drawing is in the upper portion of the paper, leaving space below bare, emphasizing the simplicity and spontaneity of the sketch. The drawing captures a dynamic sense of movement and energy within the abstract forms.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865/1870
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3320 × 5074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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