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Nude Man Seated before a Curtain

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring a full view of a seated nude male figure. The person is sitting with a slouched posture, leaning slightly back, with his hands resting loosely joined in his lap. His head is tilted to the side, and he has a contemplative expression on his face. His facial features include prominent cheekbones, a defined nose, and full lips, with wavy, shoulder-length hair framing his face. The background consists of closely spaced and cross-hatched lines typical of etching. The scene is devoid of any additional objects or adornments, with a simple platform or ledge on which the figure is seated. The signature "Rembrandt f. 1646" is etched at the bottom, indicating the artist and the year.

Artwork Details

Date
1646
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2852 × 4761 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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