Early Nineteenth Century Nude Study,
An early nineteenth century framed charcoal life-study of a female figure.
The figure drawn full length and shown in half profile draws on the classical topos of the Bathing Venus as expressed most famously in the Farnese and Borghese Venuses as well as the Lely Venus, now held in the Royal Collection.
£750
Reputedly drawn by students at the Royal Academy Schools under the tutelage of Henry Fuseli RA
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Early nineteenth century nude study,
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