a) Study of a Man Kneeling, Looking Upward (recto); b) Studies of the Same Figure (verso)
The image shows the back view of a person's upper body from head to knees. The person is kneeling with their body slightly turned to the right, arms extended upward and hands joined. The individual has wavy, shoulder-length hair. The muscular structure of their back and arms is detailed. The person is wearing a draped garment covering the lower part of their torso and falling over one leg. There are no visible accessories or objects in their hands. The background is mostly blank, with minimal sketch lines suggesting a surface or ground.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1733
- Medium
- a) pen and brown ink on laid paper b) pen and brown ink on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4755 × 7410 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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