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Male Nude [verso]

Michelangelo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two abstract human figures. The figures are sketched with light strokes on textured paper. The figures stand close together, with an embrace or connected pose suggested by the composition. The outlines are faint and the details are minimal. The sketch conveys movement and intimacy through its lines and shading techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1560
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
1913 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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