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François Perrier, The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind (plate 4), 1638, NGA 212462

François Perrier

François Perrier, The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind (plate 4), 1638, NGA 212462 — François Perrier
Human figure ★★☆ Intermediate

What you practise here

The back: torso, shoulder blades and spine

Find the line of action first, then the tilt of shoulders and hips. Block the big masses in head-heights before drawing any contour.

Draw this — free, no account Museum source

Public-domain artwork from a museum collection, reproduced for study. 100% real art — 0% AI.

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