Spotting the Great Trochanter in a Study after François Boucher

I was drawn to the beautiful twist in this pose, such a dynamic rhythm! The bean method works perfectly when capturing the torsos in Boucher’s figures; it really helps to anchor the movement.

After watching Chris’s video on the Great Trochanter, I couldn’t help but notice how clearly it stands out in this pose. It’s like a central knot where so many muscle forms converge, such a fascinating area to study! Looking at it now, I think I could have emphasized that “knot” a little better, definitely something I will consider in my next studies.

Coloured pencil and graphite on paper.

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