Archer, Nude Study

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, vers 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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datation
vers 1858
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
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
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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