Draw a Plaster Cast chapter 10
This drawing of a Roman sculpture is another perfect example of contrapposto. For the figure to maintain its balance and shift
the center of gravity over that leg, the shoulder on the same side drops. This is a completely natural pose and was a favorite
of the Ancient Greeks and Romans for its subtle grace.
The line predominates in this drawing as a means to describe the contour of the figure, varying from light to dark to add a
rhythm to the drawing.
This drawing was done with an HB pencil and eraser. The artist used a finger to blend the graphite to create smooth transi-
tions of tone.
Copy after a Roman statue, by Dean Fisher