Roger Capron (1922-2006) - Four Figure Studies, circa 1941 pencil draws





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Roger Capron’s attributed *Four Figure Studies*, circa 1941, comprises four male nude studies in charcoal, graphite and red chalk on two sheets, with signatures or inscriptions on one sheet and the other unsigned.
Description from the seller
Title: Roger Capron (1922–2006) – Four Figure Studies, circa 1941 pencil
33 cm 25 cm
31 cm 24cm
Description
A group of four rare figure studies attributed to the French artist Roger Capron (1922–2006), executed in charcoal, graphite and red chalk on two sheets of drawing paper.
The studies depict male nude figures in different poses, including standing, seated and crouching figures. The expressive lines, energetic contours and contrasting drawing techniques reveal an interest in anatomical structure, movement and the human form.
The four studies are presented on two separate sheets, with two drawings on each sheet. One sheet bears two signatures or inscriptions associated with Roger Capron, while the other sheet is unsigned and attributed to the artist.
According to the auction house catalogue, these works belong to Capron's formative period at the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie in Paris, between 1938 and 1943. Some of the drawings were dated 1941.
Provenance
According to the auction house catalogue: from a friend of the artist, subsequently passed down by descent.
The group was previously offered by a French auction house under the attribution to Roger Capron.
Details
- Artist: Roger Capron (1922–2006), attribution as stated in the auction catalogue
- Title: Figure studies
- Date: Circa 1941 during the time Capron was at the Beaux art Paris school.
- Technique: Charcoal, graphite and red chalk on paper
- Number of drawings: 4
- Number of sheets: 2
- Signatures: Two signatures or inscriptions on one sheet; the second sheet is unsigned
Condition
The sheets show age-related paper toning, stains, tears and handling marks, as noted in the auction catalogue. Please examine the photographs carefully.
An interesting group of early figure studies documenting the artist's formative years, with a stated provenance linked to the artist's circle.
Title: Roger Capron (1922–2006) – Four Figure Studies, circa 1941 pencil
33 cm 25 cm
31 cm 24cm
Description
A group of four rare figure studies attributed to the French artist Roger Capron (1922–2006), executed in charcoal, graphite and red chalk on two sheets of drawing paper.
The studies depict male nude figures in different poses, including standing, seated and crouching figures. The expressive lines, energetic contours and contrasting drawing techniques reveal an interest in anatomical structure, movement and the human form.
The four studies are presented on two separate sheets, with two drawings on each sheet. One sheet bears two signatures or inscriptions associated with Roger Capron, while the other sheet is unsigned and attributed to the artist.
According to the auction house catalogue, these works belong to Capron's formative period at the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie in Paris, between 1938 and 1943. Some of the drawings were dated 1941.
Provenance
According to the auction house catalogue: from a friend of the artist, subsequently passed down by descent.
The group was previously offered by a French auction house under the attribution to Roger Capron.
Details
- Artist: Roger Capron (1922–2006), attribution as stated in the auction catalogue
- Title: Figure studies
- Date: Circa 1941 during the time Capron was at the Beaux art Paris school.
- Technique: Charcoal, graphite and red chalk on paper
- Number of drawings: 4
- Number of sheets: 2
- Signatures: Two signatures or inscriptions on one sheet; the second sheet is unsigned
Condition
The sheets show age-related paper toning, stains, tears and handling marks, as noted in the auction catalogue. Please examine the photographs carefully.
An interesting group of early figure studies documenting the artist's formative years, with a stated provenance linked to the artist's circle.

