Seated Male Nude with Raised Right Hand
1848
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1848
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a naked man sitting on a low stool. His right arm is raised, hand open as if reaching for something. The left arm rests on his bent knee, and his legs are spread apart. The drawing is loose and quick, with dark lines and shading that make his muscles stand out. The paper is gray, and the artist used graphite plus black and white chalk. The rough strokes give it a sketchy, unfinished feel—like a quick study rather than a polished work. Next, check out Linnell, William to see how his other drawings compare.
