Tydaeus

British 19th Century

1838

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Nude

About this work

This sketch shows a muscular man bent over, carrying another person on his back. His arms are tense, and the weight looks heavy. The smaller figure has curly hair and is draped over the bigger man’s shoulders. The artist focused on strong muscles and movement, almost like a myth or story. The drawing feels rough but full of energy. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.