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Male Nude with Raised Left Arm

Possibly Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a male figure standing in a contrapposto pose with one arm flexed across the body. The figure is nude and anatomically detailed, exhibiting a realistic representation of the human form. This small sculpture is made of dark brown-colored bronze and stands on a textured, light-colored square base. The subject's hair is styled in waves. The sculpture showcases the intricacies of the human body in a compact form.

Artwork Details

Date
second quarter 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4188 × 5863 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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