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Kneeling Man Bound to a Tree

French 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a muscular individual in a kneeling stance with one knee raised. The figure has arms raised above their head with rope details around the wrists. The head is slightly tilted back, and facial features are not detailed. The hair is tied back or in a bun. The person is depicted with a cloth draped around the waist, partially covering the lower body. The background includes a tree sketch, creating a natural outdoor setting. The artwork is done in red chalk on paper, emphasizing the musculature and dynamic posture of the figure against the less detailed background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1685
Medium
red chalk heightened with white chalk on gray-brown laid paper
Dimensions
3282 × 5220 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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