Red chalk drawing on beige paper of a reclining male nude. The man is lying on his side with his right arm raised above his head. His head is turned to the left. The figure's left arm is extended in front of him. The drawing is rendered in reddish-brown tones with visible shading and hatching. The paper has a rough texture and appears aged with darker spots and discoloration. The background has scribbled red chalk marks. The image by Gaetano Gandolfi depicts a recumbent male figure.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 886 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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