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Antique French Old Master Sanguine Chalk Drawing Mother & Child Portrait

19th century

"Mother & Child" French School, 19th century sanguine chalk drawing on paper, unframed painting: 23.25 x 17.75 inches Condition report: The painting i...

Title: Mid Century French Academic Figure Study Red Chalk Drawing Medium: Red chalk on academy drawing paper. unframed Size: 12.25 x 15.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: private collection Condition: Fair to good vintage condition. Noticeable age toning and handling marks throughout. Light creasing particularly to lower left corner. Minor surface marks and studio wear consistent with academic life drawing sheets. No major tears visible. Description: A striking mid century French academic figure study executed in red chalk on academy drawing paper. The composition depicts four seated nude figures arranged in a rhythmic horizontal grouping, each captured in relaxed yet structurally attentive poses. The central male figure anchors the scene with strong anatomical modelling, while the surrounding figures — two female studies and a second seated male — create balance and movement across the sheet. The use of red chalk allows for expressive contour lines combined with soft tonal shading, emphasising musculature, posture, and natural gesture. Executed on French academy drawing...

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