The image features a drawing of a naked male figure who is reclining, leaning on one arm, and holding an unfinished shape in the other hand. The person's head is turned slightly to the left with a focused gaze. The individual's facial features are well-defined, with a strong jawline and long hair falling over the shoulders. There are sketches of garments and outlines of another figure surrounding the main figure. The background is a plain, textured surface with scattered sketches and scribbles. There is some writing in the bottom left corner, suggesting that this is a study or preliminary work of art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1848
- Medium
- red, black, and white chalk, with stumping, on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 15022 × 12446 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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