Our last photo is a Douglas of Detroit unknown who looks a bit like Joe Marcy, and
the drawing is by Rene-Jules Godard. The drawing is one of those of which I have other
versions by other artists made from different angles apparently all at the same time.
Superbly paired, Jerry. In a mere eight images, you have illustrated one of the enduring principles of Western civilization that touches not only art but informs language, architecture, and even fashion. Superbly paired and a joy to see.
ReplyDeleteOops! 16 images. I forgot to take my socks and shoes off.
DeleteMath was never my strong point, either, lol. Thanks for your kind words, Julian!
DeleteLife imitates art imitates life...and so on. This is a great series, Jerry! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteAt risk of offending...none of the artwork has a classical penis an scrotum. Obviously we had moved out of the classical era.
ReplyDeleteThe Academies stressed realism for these drawings, so what they saw is what we get . . . at least in theory. This last guy is the closest to the Classical package ideal, but I suspect that this is just the way he actually was.
DeleteI've found that the "Draw what you see" rule, in general, still stands. Ideally, including as much detail as possible. No part of the physique should be "improved". I find that I get drawn as I am, a classic sized man. Size based on perhaps an average during the pose. I, and I've seen most other male models, tend to "adjust" a lot to ambient temperature.
DeleteThanks for the comment, David. Good to know that the realistic concept still applies.
DeleteAh, the staff. Every male life model's favourite prop. Allowing the model to comfortably raise the arms up. Thus displaying both physique and life model's arm and chest muscles to perfection.
ReplyDeleteBoth aesthetic and practical!
DeleteQuite. And it adds a vertical for artists to reference. Love working with one..
DeleteLe modele a un physique defini par le mur pour son age. Le sourire sur son beau visage vous fait savoir qu'il aime poser et montrer son corps nu.
ReplyDelete(ce Douglas de Detroit semble etre un artiste photographe)
Gentilhomme a Paris
Douglas of Detroit (Doug Juleff) was indeed an artist. He was jailed in 1957-58 when the Detroit Police, assisted by his father, raided his studio. A lot of those Academy models were workmen making extra money, so those great muscles probably came from hard work.
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