Antique Realist Male Nude Study (Attributed to Ludwig Ernst Faber) Artist/Maker: Attributed to Ludwig Ernst Faber (German, 1855–1913) Date: Late 19th century Medium: Graphite on cream wove paper Dimensions: 18.9 × 12.25 inches (48 × 31 cm) This finely executed academic drawing depicts a standing male nude holding a pole. Condition: In good condition with wear consistent with age, including light surface toning and minor handling marks. Artist Biography: Ludwig Ernst Faber (1855–1913) was a German academic painter and draughtsman known for his figure studies and portraiture in the realist tradition. Educated in the rigorous academic environment of the late 19th century, Faber’s work reflects the disciplined draftsmanship and subtle modeling characteristic of Central European studio practice. His drawings and paintings often focus on the human figure, conveying both structural precision and psychological restraint. Faber’s works exemplify the enduring influence of academic realism on turn of the century figurative art in Germany.