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About this work

This black-and-white print shows a muscular man leaning on a rock, his back turned to us. His arms are flexed, and his legs are bent slightly, as if he’s resting. The lines are sharp and detailed, especially around his muscles and the folds of his cloth. The paper has yellowed over time, and there’s a small tear at the top. This kind of careful linework was made using a technique called engraving. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.