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Academic Nude Study of a Seated Male

Andrea Sacchi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure sketched in red chalk. The man is seated with his left leg bent and his right leg stretched out in front of him. His torso is turned slightly to the side, and his head is bowed down, offering a profile view. He has prominent facial features with a well-defined nose and a dense, curly beard. His hair is curly and slightly tousled. The man is nude, and the drawing emphasizes the muscular detail of his physique. He is seated on a draped cloth, with his left hand resting on a rolled-up section of the fabric. The background has a textured appearance, likely representing a fabric or surface, achieved with fine hatching and shading techniques.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk heightened with white
Dimensions
4694 × 3544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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