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Figure Studies Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Movement and Interaction: Exploring Figure Studies" In the realm of art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite

Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite
XYC265074 Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265073 for verso) by Gore

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Entrance of the Grande Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)

Entrance of the Grande Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324601 Entrance of the Grande Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15x19.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Group conversing, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)

Group conversing, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324608 Group conversing, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 14.8x9.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies, 18th century (pen & wash)

Figure Studies, 18th century (pen & wash)
6199590 Figure Studies, 18th century (pen & wash) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); 21.3x24.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Group of four men, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)

Group of four men, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324624 Group of four men, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 9x11.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Two figures, 1858 (pencil on beige wove paper)

Two figures, 1858 (pencil on beige wove paper)
FSG324623 Two figures, 1858 (pencil on beige wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 13.4x10.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Couple seated at a table, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)

Couple seated at a table, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324614 Couple seated at a table, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 16.8x11.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Whistler with friends, 1858 (pencil on white paper)

Whistler with friends, 1858 (pencil on white paper)
FSG324613 Whistler with friends, 1858 (pencil on white paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 16.4x10.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)

Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324602 Promenade at Baden, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15.3x19.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Study for a circular ceiling decoration (pen & brown ink and graphite)

Study for a circular ceiling decoration (pen & brown ink and graphite)
XYC270905 Study for a circular ceiling decoration (pen & brown ink and graphite) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 21.4x15.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Study of Dancers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265074 for verso)

Study of Dancers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265074 for verso)
XYC265073 Study of Dancers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265074 for verso) by Gore, Spencer Frederick (1878-1914); 35.4x25.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Study for Decorative Panel: Worshippers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite

Study for Decorative Panel: Worshippers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite
XYC265072 Study for Decorative Panel: Worshippers, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265071 for verso) by Gore, Spencer Frederick (1878-1914); 35.4x25.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: The Rhine, 1858 (pencil on white paper)

The Rhine, 1858 (pencil on white paper)
FSG324627 The Rhine, 1858 (pencil on white paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15.4x17 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Two Figures, Study for Faa Iheiche, 1898 (w / c and pen on paper)

Two Figures, Study for Faa Iheiche, 1898 (w / c and pen on paper)
LEF219121 Two Figures, Study for Faa Iheiche, 1898 (w/c and pen on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 22.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Sketchbook 11 sheets Sketchbook consisting figure studies

Sketchbook 11 sheets Sketchbook consisting figure studies
Sketchbook with 11 sheets, Sketchbook consisting of 11 sheets with figure studies. Adult man, adult woman, child, dog, Adrianus Eversen, Netherlands, c

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Collection album 150 sketches drawings three prints

Collection album 150 sketches drawings three prints
Collection album with 150 sketches and drawings and three prints of figure studies by distinguished masters, including some from Saftleven and Ostade

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure studies caricatures stairwell Alexander Schaepkens

Figure studies caricatures stairwell Alexander Schaepkens
Figure studies, caricatures and a stairwell, Alexander Schaepkens, 1825 - 1899, paper, ink, pencil, pen, h 290 mm × w 225 mm

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure studies walkers park Alexander Schaepkens

Figure studies walkers park Alexander Schaepkens
Figure studies and walkers in a park, Alexander Schaepkens, 1825 - 1899, paper, ink, pencil, brush, h 225 mm × w 292 mm

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure studies Album drawings Fortuny Mariano

Figure studies Album drawings Fortuny Mariano
Figure studies, Album of drawings, Fortuny, Mariano, 1838-1874, ca. 1869

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Design Circular Dish recto Figure Studies verso

Design Circular Dish recto Figure Studies verso
Design for a Circular Dish (recto); Figure Studies (verso); Taddeo Zuccaro (Italian, 1529 - 1566); Italy; about 1553 - 1556; Pen and brown ink

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Saint Agnes recto Figure Studies verso Adam Elsheimer

Saint Agnes recto Figure Studies verso Adam Elsheimer
Saint Agnes (recto); Figure Studies (verso); Adam Elsheimer (German, 1578 - 1610); Germany; about 1605; Pen and brown ink; 7.6 x 7.6 cm (3 x 3 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Landscape Shepherds River Town Beyond recto Figure Studies

Landscape Shepherds River Town Beyond recto Figure Studies
Landscape with Shepherds by a River and a Town Beyond (recto); Figure Studies and Roman Ruins (verso); Jan van Scorel or Workshop (Dutch)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Studies Figures Architecture recto Figure Studies

Studies Figures Architecture recto Figure Studies
Studies of Figures and Architecture (recto); Figure Studies (verso); Perino del Vaga (Piero Buonaccorsi) (Italian, 1501 - 1547); Italy; about 1542-1545; Pen and brown ink

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies recto verso Karel Skreta Bohemian

Figure Studies recto verso Karel Skreta Bohemian
Figure Studies (recto); Figure Studies (verso); Karel Skreta (Bohemian, 1610 - 1674); about 1660; Red chalk (recto); red chalk and brown ink (verso); 32.5 x 39.4 cm (12 13, 16 x 15 1, 2 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Adolf von Menzel German 1815 1905

Figure Studies Adolf von Menzel German 1815 1905
Figure Studies; Adolf von Menzel (German, 1815 - 1905); 1872; Carpenters pencil; 37.9 × 26.3 cm (14 15, 16 × 10 3, 8 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Theodore Gericault French 1791

Figure Studies Theodore Gericault French 1791
Figure Studies; Theodore Gericault (French, 1791 - 1824); 1812 - 1814; Graphite; 15.2 x 10.6 cm (6 x 4 3, 16 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies verso

Figure Studies verso
Figure Studies (verso)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa Italian

Figure Studies 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa Italian
Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies verso 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa

Figure Studies verso 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa
Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Orpheus Eurydice recto Figure Studies verso

Orpheus Eurydice recto Figure Studies verso
Orpheus and Eurydice (recto); Figure Studies (verso)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies recto 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa

Figure Studies recto 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa
Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Studies Lion Female Nude recto Figure Studies

Studies Lion Female Nude recto Figure Studies
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies recto Figures Canal Bridge right

Figure Studies recto Figures Canal Bridge right
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Woman holding Shield Dancing Female

Figure Studies Woman holding Shield Dancing Female
Artokoloro

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Studies Sketches Figures Standing Male Nude Frontal View

Studies Sketches Figures Standing Male Nude Frontal View
Artokoloro

Background imageFigure Studies Collection: R Figure Studies Standing Nude Figure Putti Man

R Figure Studies Standing Nude Figure Putti Man
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Two Standing Seated Men 1609 / 10-?1675

Figure Studies Two Standing Seated Men 1609 / 10-?1675
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies 17th century Brush brown wash

Figure Studies 17th century Brush brown wash
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies related Liberty Leading People

Figure Studies related Liberty Leading People
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Entablature 16th century Pen brown ink

Figure Studies Entablature 16th century Pen brown ink
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Winged Hippocamp supporting Vase recto Figure Studies

Winged Hippocamp supporting Vase recto Figure Studies
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Sheet Figure Studies double sided 17th century

Sheet Figure Studies double sided 17th century
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Nude Demon Encircled Serpent Michelangelo Last Judgment

Nude Demon Encircled Serpent Michelangelo Last Judgment
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Sheet figure studies two reclining figure seated figure holding

Sheet figure studies two reclining figure seated figure holding
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies 1810-74 Graphite black chalk

Figure Studies 1810-74 Graphite black chalk
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Standing Youth Hands Back Seated Youth Reading

Standing Youth Hands Back Seated Youth Reading
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies Seated Female Holding Book Two Heads

Figure Studies Seated Female Holding Book Two Heads
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Background imageFigure Studies Collection: Figure Studies 17th century Black chalk traces

Figure Studies 17th century Black chalk traces
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"Capturing the Essence of Movement and Interaction: Exploring Figure Studies" In the realm of art, they have long been revered for their ability to convey the human form in all its grace and dynamism. From worshippers and dancers with a calf to groups conversing or four men engaged in conversation, these captivating sketches offer glimpses into various scenes from different eras. Dating back to the 18th century, pen and wash figure studies showcase meticulous attention to detail as artists masterfully blend ink and watercolor. These delicate renderings bring life to historical moments frozen in time. Pencil drawings on off-white or beige wove paper transport us to specific locations such as the entrance of the Grande Promenade at Baden. With each stroke, we can almost feel ourselves strolling through this picturesque setting, immersing ourselves in its ambiance. The diversity within these figure studies is striking. A couple seated at a table invites us into an intimate moment shared between two individuals while Whistler with friends captures a jovial gathering that exudes camaraderie. These sketches remind us of our own connections with others and evoke feelings of warmth and familiarity. Amongst these works are also studies for circular ceiling decorations or decorative panels like those found in the Cave of the Golden Calf. Graphite brings depth and texture to figures dancing or worshipping, showcasing an artist's imagination taking shape before our eyes. As we delve into this collection of figure studies, we are reminded that art has always been a means for artists to observe humanity closely – capturing not only physical appearances but also emotions, interactions, and narratives that transcend time itself.