Siddende model i draperi. Siddende på lav plint og hvilende højre arm på høj plint 1746 - 1828

C.A. Lorentzen captured this drawing of a seated model in drapery in muted tones, likely towards the end of the 18th century, using a monochrome palette. The composition is structured around the interplay between the organic form of the human body and the geometric plinths. Notice how the soft, flowing lines of the drapery contrast with the sharp edges of the plinths, creating a visual rhythm that guides the eye. The model's pose, with his arm resting on the higher plinth, introduces a diagonal element that adds dynamism to the otherwise static scene. The use of light and shadow is particularly striking, employed to define the contours of the figure and drapery, giving them a three-dimensional presence on the flat surface. This chiaroscuro effect not only enhances the realism but also imbues the scene with a sense of gravity and contemplation. The subtle gradations of tone, achieved through delicate hatching and cross-hatching, reveal the artist's mastery of the medium. The drawing exemplifies how formal elements converge to articulate space and volume.