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Study of a Maple Leaf on an Architectural Ornament Ground Chiaroscuro study executed in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned grey-brown wove paper. Features a high-contrast depiction of a lobed maple leaf modeled in low relief upon an irregular, shield-shaped architectural ornament background, reflecting nineteenth-century academic drawing instruction from a cast. Condition notes: moderate surface grime, scattered light abrasions, and media loss along the margins.
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Academic Figure Study (Torso and Drapery) Charcoal and graphite study on grey-brown wove paper depicting a partial figure study focusing on the torso and draped lower body, showing classical sculptural influence and academic rendering techniques. Condition notes: visible horizontal crease across the upper middle section, minor edge wear, and light surface toning.
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Study of a Seated Classical Figure from a Cast Highly finished chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper, depicting a seated figure (likely from a plaster sculpture cast) resting on a rocky outcropping and plinth. Demonstrates advanced tonal modeling, light handling, and contour definition. Condition notes: faint horizontal crease across the lower section, minor edge chipping, and light surface abrasion.
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Anatomical Study Sheet of Ears Graphite study sheet on buff-toned wove paper featuring multiple linear contour drawings and exercises of human ears viewed from various angles, reflecting traditional academic drawing pedagogy and proportion training. Includes a signature in the lower right corner. Condition notes: minor edge chipping, light surface toning, and scattered surface specks.
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Study of a Trefoil Architectural Ornament from a Cast Highly finished chiaroscuro drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper depicting a symmetrical three-lobed (trefoil) botanical or architectural ornament rendered in low relief within a square frame. Features precise tonal gradation, cast shadows, and the artist's signature ("E.W. Redfield") in graphite in the lower right margin. Condition notes: significant paper loss and tearing at the upper-left corner, edge chipping, and light surface toning.
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Full-Length Female Nude Life Study in Profile Highly finished academic life drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper depicting a full-length standing female nude in profile view, showcasing rigorous contour mapping, subtle cross-hatching, and realistic volumetric shading. Condition notes: vertical alignment tape/creases along the sides, minor edge fraying, and general surface toning.
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Bust-Length Female Figure Life Study in Profile Charcoal and graphite life study on toned wove paper depicting a bust-length profile view of a female figure facing right, emphasizing facial structure, shoulder musculature, and directional light modeling.
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Study of a Hand with Dividers from a Cast Highly finished chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned black/dark grey wove paper, depicting a plaster cast study of a hand holding drafting compasses (dividers) resting against draped fabric over a geometric plinth. Demonstrates high-contrast lighting, tonal value handling, and realistic rendering. Condition notes: minor edge tearing, corner loss, and surface rubbing along the dark background ground.
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Bust-Length Female Figure Life Study in Profile Charcoal and graphite life study on toned wove paper depicting a bust-length profile view of a female figure facing right, emphasizing facial structure, shoulder musculature, and directional light modeling. Condition notes: irregular deckle or torn lower and upper edges, creasing across the upper left, and light surface foxing.
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Bust-Length Female Nude Life Study in Profile Charcoal and graphite life study on toned wove paper depicting a bust-length profile view of a female nude facing right, emphasizing facial structure, shoulder musculature, and directional light modeling. Condition notes: irregular deckle or torn lower and upper edges, creasing across the upper left, and light surface foxing.
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Half-Length Male Nude Life Study with Crossed Arms Charcoal and graphite academic life study on toned buff wove paper depicting a half-length male figure with arms crossed, emphasizing portraiture features, muscular definition of the torso, and directional lighting. Condition notes: heavy vertical creasing on the right side, irregular torn left margin with paper loss, and general surface toning.
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Study of a Foot on an Architectural Ornament Ground Chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on dark toned wove paper depicting a plaster cast study of a foot resting upon a geometric plinth or architectural base. Features high-contrast tonal modeling, dramatic cast shadows, and precise rendering of anatomical detail and form. Condition notes: minor edge wear, subtle surface abrasion, and corner creases along the dark background.
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Study of a Reclining Foot and Drapery Highly finished chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper depicting a detailed study of a human foot resting on a rocky or stony ground alongside draped fabric. Features sophisticated tonal modeling, volumetric shading, and the artist's signature and date ("Edward W. Redfield / 1889") in the lower right corner. Condition notes: minor edge wear, light surface toning, and corner chipping.
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Contour Study Sheet of Feet from a Cast Graphite contour study sheet on buff-toned wove paper depicting a linear perspective and outline exercise of two feet resting on a circular plinth, reflecting fundamental academic proportion and contour training. Includes a faint signature in the lower right corner. Condition notes: horizontal creasing across the upper portion, minor edge wear, and light surface toning.
