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Nude Male Figure [recto]

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure seated on a surface, facing away from the viewer. The person is in a dynamic seated position, with one arm bent upwards and the other resting behind on the surface. The figure has long hair tied up, detailed musculature, and is unclothed. A drapery is visible under the figure. The background is plain, drawn in red chalk on beige paper. There are no visible jewelry or objects.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
red chalk heightened with white chalk
Dimensions
3377 × 5038 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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