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Lot 146: French Academic Anatomical Study (Ecorche), 1881, Ecole des Beaux-Arts Decoratifs

2026-09-26T15:00:00Z

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French Academic Anatomical Study (Ecorche), 1881, Ecole des Beaux-Arts Decoratifs

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Description

French School, dated 1881

Academic Anatomical Study (Ecorche)
Original charcoal drawing on laid paper depicting a frontal anatomical study of the male musculature after an ecorche model. Executed as an academic exercise and bearing the stamp of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts Decoratifs, dated 11 Janvier 1881 (soir). The reverse is inscribed Contrel Louis, possibly identifying the student who executed the drawing.
Sheet size: 31 × 23.5 cm.
Overall good condition with age toning, handling marks, and minor edge wear consistent with age.