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Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing
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Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

19th century
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Description

Alb. Muller.

German Mid 19th Century.

Academic Life Study Of A Male Standing Nude.

Pencil And Charcoal On Paper.

Signed Lower Right.

Paper size 23.8 inches x 17.1 inches ( 60.5cm x 43.5cm ).

Frame size 31.3 inches x 23.8 inches ( 79.5cm x 60.5cm ).

Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this academic life drawing of a male nude is by a German artist and dates from the mid 19th century.

The drawing is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted using conservation materials and behind non-reflective Artglass AR70® glass.

This antique drawing is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.

The drawing is signed lower right A. Muller. The drawing came from a portfolio of drawings by the same hand, some were signed Alb. Muller.

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This original mid-19th century drawing by German artist Alb. Muller is a finely executed academic study of a standing male nude, rendered in pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed “A. Muller” in the lower right section, the work reflects the disciplined approach of nineteenth-century European art academies, where mastery of anatomy and light was central to artistic training.

The male figure is portrayed with a contemplative expression, his pose natural and unidealised, demonstrating Muller’s skill in capturing the subtleties of human form and gesture. The artist’s controlled shading and sensitive linework give the study a remarkable sense of depth and realism.

This impressive drawing is ideal for collectors of academic figure studies, 19th-century German art, and classical life drawings.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Academic Male Nude Drawing to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178418
Description
Alb. Muller.

German Mid 19th Century.

Academic Life Study Of A Male Standing Nude.

Pencil And Charcoal On Paper.

Signed Lower Right.

Paper size 23.8 inches x 17.1 inches ( 60.5cm x 43.5cm ).

Frame size 31.3 inches x 23.8 inches ( 79.5cm x 60.5cm ).

Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this academic life drawing of a male nude is by a German artist and dates from the mid 19th century.
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fig 1. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 1. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

The drawing is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted using conservation materials and behind non-reflective Artglass AR70® glass.

This antique drawing is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.

fig 2. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 2. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

The drawing is signed lower right A. Muller. The drawing came from a portfolio of drawings by the same hand, some were signed Alb. Muller.

Good News for our US Customers!

From 24 July 2026 the original works of art we sell are classified under the US Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) Chapter 97 as exempt from the additional Section 301 import tariffs introduced in February 2026. This means that this original work of art can be imported into the United States without these additional tariffs. This allows American customers to buy from us with confidence, knowing that they are not going to be penalised by this global tariff.

fig 3. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 3. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

Please note that normal U.S. Customs procedures and any applicable US State sales or use taxes remain unchanged.

We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.

fig 4. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 4. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

This original mid-19th century drawing by German artist Alb. Muller is a finely executed academic study of a standing male nude, rendered in pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed “A. Muller” in the lower right section, the work reflects the disciplined approach of nineteenth-century European art academies, where mastery of anatomy and light was central to artistic training.

fig 5. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 5. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

The male figure is portrayed with a contemplative expression, his pose natural and unidealised, demonstrating Muller’s skill in capturing the subtleties of human form and gesture. The artist’s controlled shading and sensitive linework give the study a remarkable sense of depth and realism.

fig 6. A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
fig 6. Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing

This impressive drawing is ideal for collectors of academic figure studies, 19th-century German art, and classical life drawings.

© Big Sky Fine Art

A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .

Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.com .

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Academic Male Nude Drawing to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178418
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Sutton Poyntz
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A framed mid-19th-century graphite drawing on paper depicting a full-length standing bearded male nude life study.
Mid-19th Century Academic Life Study Standing Male Nude Framed Graphite Drawing
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An academic life study is a detailed drawing or painting executed directly from a live model within a formal art academy. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these works focused on mastering human anatomy, proportion, and chiaroscuro shading techniques.

Nineteenth-century academic artists predominantly used graphite pencils, charcoal, black chalk, and sepia inks on laid or wove paper. Highlights were frequently added using white chalk or gouache to create depth and dimension.

Authentic period drawings often feature artist signatures or academy stamp marks, age-appropriate foxing or toning on paper, and subtle impression lines from graphite instruments. The paper stock will typically display natural aging, laid lines, or watermarks consistent with historical manufacturing methods.

Academic drawings integrate well into contemporary, gallery-style wall arrangements alongside minimalist black-and-white photography or modern abstract art. Placing a framed figure study in a study, library, or hallway adds visual interest and historical texture without overwhelming the space.

Works on paper must be framed using acid-free mount boards and UV-protective glass to prevent discolouration and fading. Keep drawings displayed away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high-humidity areas to avoid foxing and paper deterioration.
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