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Study from Life: Nude Male

John Trumbull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a nude male figure in a dynamic pose. The figure has long hair and is kneeling on one knee, with the other leg extended behind him. His right arm is raised above his head, with the hand curled into a fist, while his left arm is not visible. The figure's facial features show a contorted expression, with the head tilted back. The background of the image is a light brown color, resembling aged paper, with darker spots and a rough texture around the edges. The drawing appears to be done in pencil or charcoal. The overall composition suggests a study or sketch of the human form, capturing a moment of tension or emotion. The artist's style emphasizes realism and detail, particularly in the rendering of the figure's muscles and anatomy.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1795–96
Medium:
Black chalk and white-chalk heightening on blue laid paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
392 × 624 px
Museum record:
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