Male Nude Study
1754
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Anton Raphael Mengs
Anton Raphael Mengs (1778–1778) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Male Nude Study is a 1754 chalk by Anton Raphael Mengs, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is called Male Nude Study. It's from the Baroque period, which is interesting because that's a time when artists focused on dramatic lighting and intense emotions. This study is done in black chalk on paper washed gray, a technique that allows for soft, subtle shading. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.
Anton Raphael Mengs (1778–1778) was an artist.
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![Male Nude [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8c3354d89884753a/thumb.webp)
