A Male Nude, Half Reclining

About this work

You see a man lying on his side, drawn with red chalk on brown paper. He's relaxed, with one arm behind his head. The artist used simple lines to show the man's body, which is interesting because it was drawn a long time ago, and it's still easy to see what's going on. The drawing is very detailed, even though it's simple, which shows the artist's skill. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of sfumato.