Copy After Fortuny II

Copy After Fortuny II is an original drawing executed in conté on Strathmore paper, measuring 14 × 24 inches (36 × 61 cm). Created through direct study of the works of Mariano Fortuny, this piece continues an academic exploration of one of Spain’s most admired painters, whose draftsmanship is celebrated for its sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and form.

The standing figure is rendered with disciplined restraint, allowing subtle tonal transitions and carefully controlled shadows to define the body with clarity and softness. The composition emphasizes the elegance of line and the sculptural presence of the figure, while the use of conté on paper preserves the immediacy and delicacy associated with classical figure study.

As a work created after a master, Copy After Fortuny II reflects the artist’s commitment to academic practice—using historical study to deepen understanding of proportion, gesture, and tonal construction. Rather than imitation alone, the drawing functions as a disciplined engagement with tradition, where technical refinement and close observation converge.

The original artwork is available for acquisition.
This work is offered as a unique original drawing; fine art prints are not available.