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European School Academic Male Nude Study 18th–early 19th century Graphite on paper Double-sided sheet A large academic figure study depicting a standing male nude shown in contrapposto, the head inclined downward and one arm raised behind the neck. The musculature is carefully articulated through tonal graphite shading, emphasizing anatomical structure, weight distribution, and classical proportion.  The drawing is executed on a large sheet of paper and is accompanied on the reverse by an additional academic study, indicating reuse of the sheet in a workshop or instructional setting. Details Medium: Graphite on paper Support: Single sheet, drawn on both sides Dimensions: approx. 63 × 48 cm Technique: Pencil with tonal shading Inscriptions: Pencil inscription at upper right; blue pencil numeral “8” Condition: Foxing and scattered staining throughout Creases and folds Edge losses and small tears Surface wear consistent with age and academic use Catalogue Note The penciled inscription is likely a later collector’s, student’s, or workshop annotation.