Man on his Back, Nude, Second State
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a person lying on their back, arms bent behind their head. The body is drawn roughly, with quick, uneven lines that leave some areas dark and others faint. The background is mostly black, with a few scattered marks that look like shadows or smudges. The image feels unfinished, almost like a quick study rather than a polished work. The artist seems to focus on the shape and weight of the body, not details. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this painting’s light-and-dark contrast fits into that technique.
