Jean-Antoine Houdon’s écorché, a sculptural model revealing the human form beneath the skin, is a pivotal tool in classical art education. From the Enlightenment era to modern-day Russia, this anatomical masterpiece bridges art and science. Learn why Houdon’s écorché continues to inspire figure drawing and anatomical study in Russian art academies, preserving a legacy of observation, discipline, and mastery of human anatomy in art.
