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A Man Seen from Behind [verso]

Taddeo Zuccaro

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length figure of a nude person standing with their back to the viewer, captured from an upward angle looking towards the right side of their body. The person's head is turned slightly to the left, giving a partial profile view of their facial features, which are minimally detailed, and they have a bald head. The individual is depicted in a classical pose, with one arm placed across the midsection and the other arm draped along the side. There are no clothing or objects depicted on or around the person, with the focus on the contours and muscles of the figure. The background is a plain, textured surface without any additional objects or scenery, and the drawing style is characterized by flowing lines and a monochromatic color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1555
Medium
red chalk and pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
2789 × 5205 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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