Life drawing of a bearded man
Summary
A study of a nude male standing in profile to the left, his hands clasped behind him, with studies of hands on both sides, and one small study of a figure on the left. Chalk with white heightening. When appointed Art Master at the Manchester School of Art in 1906, Valette insisted that he teach by example and not by the standard methods of lecturing and lengthy criticism. He would correct an inaccurate drawing by making a quick sketch to illustrate his point. This life drawing, with the addition of many such sketches, illuminates Valette's teaching method. It is also distinguished by a richer mix of media than Valette usually employed for such drawings.
Object Name
Life drawing of a bearded man
Creators Name
Date Created
unknown
Dimensions
Paper: 63.5cm x 46.5cm
accession number
1996.30
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
chalk
Credit
Purchased with the assistance of the Victoria & Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Friends of Manchester Art Galleries, 1996
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