Archer, Nude Study

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datering
ca. 1858
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
charcoal and black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper
Afmetingen
63,4 × 45,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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