Pencil sketch on aged paper of a nude male figure viewed from behind. The figure faces left with head in profile. The right arm is extended forward and slightly bent at the elbow. The left arm hangs down at the side. The left leg bears weight while the right leg is slightly bent behind. The figure's body and limbs are defined by lines and shading. The background contains faint sketch marks. Small tears and discoloration are visible along the edges of the paper.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 472 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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