Antique French Academic Charcoal Drawing — Classical Figure, Signed, Mid-19th Century, Custom Framed with Conservation Glass coming-soon or any space where a

or any space where a touch of French elegance and classical architecture is desired

For these reasons

Custom Framed with Conservation Glass A striking example of French academic draftsmanship

and Keeper of the Jardin du Roi

Antique French Academic Charcoal Drawing — Classical Figure, Signed, Mid-19th Century, Custom Framed with Conservation Glass coming-soon or any space where aAntique French Academic Charcoal Drawing Classical Figure, Signed, Mid 19th Century, Custom Framed with Conservation Glass A striking example of French academic draftsmanship, this mid 19th century charcoal drawing depicts a classical female figure almost certainly Athena (Minerva), goddess of wisdom and war rendered with confident, assured line work characteristic of the French atelier tradition. The figure stands in a dynamic contrapposto pose,