Academic Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude
Artist: Joaquín Jiménez Solà
Date: 1950
Medium: Graphite on paper
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Restoration: None required
Framing: Post Art Gallery, Northbrook, IL (in progress)
Academic Figure Drawing – Joaquín Jiménez Solà, 1950
Graphite on paper, unframed (framing in progress at Post Art Gallery)
This drawing by Joaquín Jiménez Solà presents a serene study of the female nude. It is rendered in graphite with classical precision and restraint. The subject’s downward gaze, gently turned posture, and softly shaded contours reflect a deep sensitivity to academic technique and tradition.
Solà’s approach to light and tone demonstrates his ability to create sculptural volume on paper. Every hatch and contour is intentional. As a result, the drawing builds a subtle rhythm that guides the viewer’s eye. There is no embellishment—only a reverence for the figure and its timeless presence. This work invites the viewer to observe, meditate, and elevate.
This drawing is one of the final known works by Joaquín Jiménez Solà. He completed it in 1950, shortly before his death. The piece remains in excellent condition and requires no conservation. Post Art Gallery in Northbrook, Illinois is framing it with archival materials and UV-filtering glass to ensure museum-grade preservation.
Collectors of traditional figure studies, Spanish academic drawings, or 20th-century graphite works will find this piece compelling. Academic figure drawings by Joaquín Jiménez Solà are rarely available, especially in such strong condition with verifiable provenance.
To learn more about this style, visit this article on academic art. Explore more works on paper from our collection for similar graphite drawings.