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Male Nude Study

Pierre Paul Prud'hon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in a dynamic pose with his right arm raised upward. He is looking towards his raised hand, with defined facial features and short, curly hair. The man is depicted nude, displaying his muscular physique, and is barefoot on a shadowed surface. The background is neutral, emphasizing the figure's form. There are no accessories, jewelry, or objects in the man's hands.

Artwork Details

Medium
charcoal heightened with white chalk on blue paper
Dimensions
2784 × 4996 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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