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A Seated Nude

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two faceless figures in a dynamic posture. The figures are rendered in reddish-brown chalk on paper. One figure is seated on a low platform or block, while the other appears partially obscured behind the first figure. The focus is on the muscular structure and form of the figures, likely intended for study or practice in rendering human anatomy. The use of line and shading highlights the details and contours of the muscles and limbs.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk with incising on laid paper
Dimensions
3021 × 4828 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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