Victorian Artists Society · East Melbourne
quick studies and finished works, all drawn from life
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This is an exhibition honouring the enduring discipline of drawing and painting from the living model.
From quick gestural studies to fully resolved works, celebrate the human figure as observed and rendered by the artist.
Quick answers
When is The Figure From Life?
Wed 2 Dec 2026, +11 more dates. There are 12 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Victorian Artists Society, East Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
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