Sheet of sketches with multiple male nudes in various poses. The paper is off-white with rough, torn edges. The sketches are drawn in brown ink and vary in detail and completion. One figure is standing on one leg with arms outstretched. Another figure is reclining on a curved surface. There are several other figures sketched in the background, some more defined than others. The sketches appear to be studies of the human form. The overall impression is one of dynamic movement and energy. The artist's signature is visible at the top.
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- 1263 × 841 px
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