Archer, Nude Study

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, c. 1858

The artwork depicts a full-body nude study of a male figure positioned in profile. He stands with one leg forward. His facial features are detailed, with short hair and prominent sideburns. The musculature of his body is accentuated. The figure stands against a plain background with shading that suggests depth, and the edges of the paper are slightly worn and torn.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
c. 1858
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal and black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper
Dimensions
63.4 × 45.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a full-body nude study of a male figure positioned in profile. He stands with one leg forward. His facial features are detailed, with short hair and prominent sideburns. The musculature of his body is accentuated. The figure stands against a plain background with shading that suggests depth, and the edges of the paper are slightly worn and torn.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868