Archer, Nude Study

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, hacia 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.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Fecha
hacia 1858
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
charcoal and black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper
Medidas
63,4 × 45,6 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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