analysis of an artwork 

When I was a student at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, A great drawing teacher ran a module called 'Analysis of an Artwork'. We would mainly draw from paintings at the Louvre. It was a great way to learn about tonal values, rhythm, proportions etc. without having the added pressure of doing something original. As students, we came to realise that analysing through different filters is not the same as copying.  Since then I have found it a very effective means of teaching drawing. 

My works

Gestural drawing from Rubens, Marie de Medici series, Louvre, Paris

gestural drawing from Young girl in a Park by François Bouche, The National Gallery of Ireland

Movement and Tone, in Apollo and Daphne by Poussin, Grand Palais, Paris

rythmical drawing from a 19th century low relief, Musée d'Orsay, Paris

drawing from Baroque sculpture, Louvre, Paris

drawing from Baroque Sculpture, Louvre, Paris

Drawing from Greek and Roman sculptures at the Louvre, Paris

rhythmical drawing from Rubens, La Félicité de la Reine, Marie de Medici series, Louvre, Paris

gestural drawing from Rubens, Marie de Medici series, Louvre, Paris

Student work: Analysis of an artwork

Tonal Study of Poussin, charcoal on paper, student American University of Paris

Study of tone and movement from Poussin, charcoal on paper, student American University of Paris

Analysis of rhythm and movement from Poussin, student American University of Paris