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A Male Nude, Half Reclining

Matteo Rosselli

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a man lying on his back with his legs extended and left knee slightly bent. His right arm rests on the ground and left arm is bent with his hand on his abdomen. He has curly hair, closed eyes, and full lips. The man is muscular and is wearing a cloth covering his lower body. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a lightly shaded surface with cross-hatching typical of a sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1622/1624
Medium
red chalk on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
3624 × 5333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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