Study of a Male Nude and Other Studies
1859
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1859
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a few quick drawings of naked men in different poses. The largest figure stands with one arm bent behind its head, while smaller sketches in the corners show people twisting or reaching. The paper is light brown, and the lines are mostly dark brown ink with some white highlights. The artist used a mix of ink and white paint to make the figures pop against the plain background. The paper looks old, with some smudges and stains. Next, check out the technique: gouache to see how artists use it for sketches like this.
