{"product_id":"19th-century-academic-study-of-a-corinthian-capital","title":"19th Century Academic Study of a Corinthian Capital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 20 March 1889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely executed academic study of a Corinthian capital, rendered in charcoal with white heightening, and dated le 20 Mars 1889. The sheet bears the blue stamp of the École Normale des Arts du Dessin, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (Brussels), situating the work within the rigorous tradition of late 19th century architectural training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawing depicts a plaster cast of a classical capital, carefully observed under controlled studio lighting. The acanthus leaves are modelled with precision and confidence, demonstrating a disciplined handling of tone and a clear understanding of volumetric form. Subtle white highlights articulate the structure of the foliage and volutes, while the darker ground enhances the sculptural presence of the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch studies formed a central part of academic instruction, where students were trained to translate three-dimensional ornament into two-dimensional form with accuracy and clarity. The present work is characteristic of this approach, balancing technical control with a sensitive treatment of light and shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated and dated by the student, and further marked with a red grading numeral, the drawing remains a compelling example of academic draughtsmanship from this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a later ebonised frame with gilt slip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: For international orders, it will be shipped excluding frame. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Treasure Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58035116212605,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9801\/9304\/files\/E46F0765-F311-4CC5-B794-9FA29F5D169E.jpg?v=1776098983","url":"https:\/\/michaeltreasureantiques.com\/products\/19th-century-academic-study-of-a-corinthian-capital","provider":"Michael Treasure Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}