The image shows a male figure from the knees up, reclining with one arm resting on a surface and the other across his abdomen. His facial features are depicted with simple lines, his hair is short and tousled. He is nude, sketched in a classical style with red chalk, highlighting his muscular build and anatomy. The background is a plain muted blue-gray color, emphasizing the figure in the foreground. No jewelry or objects are shown in the sketch.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1752/1753
- Medium
- red chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3985 × 5058 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original