Paul Baudry

Paul Baudry was active primarily between 1840 and 1865. His known surviving output from this period centers on academic figure studies and preparatory drawings, confirming his sustained focus on the classical human form, often rendered in graphite or chalk media.

Six such drawings are currently represented in major museum collections. These works provide insight into the meticulous process of large-scale composition common during his era, utilizing mythological subjects and rigorous anatomical studies. Notable documented works include the figural preparation piece Study of Apollo for Marsyas (recto), the mythological study Study for the Muse Thalia, and foundational anatomical drawings such as Crouching Nude Male Figure and the double-sided study Seated Male Nude (recto); Crouching Male Nude (verso).

The preservation of these museum-quality preparatory works establishes the historical significance of Baudry's training and technique. His drawings are held in major American collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Today, high-quality prints and downloadable artwork derived from these primary sources are widely available, ensuring the continued accessibility of Paul Baudry prints to researchers and enthusiasts.