Male Nude Reclining with Drapery
1896
unspecified
From the collection of Harvard Art Museums
1896
unspecified
From the collection of Harvard Art Museums
This is a drawing of a man lying on his back with his head turned to the left. He is covered with a piece of fabric that is draped over his body. The man's right arm is bent, and his left arm is extended behind him. The drawing is done in a style that focuses on the play of light and shadow on the man's body. The artist has used a range of values to create a sense of depth and volume in the figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
