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Standing Male Nude

Unknown

1904

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Standing Male Nude is a 1904 by Unknown, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1904
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a standing male figure, rendered in red chalk. The man is positioned with his right leg forward, his left arm raised, and his right arm bent at the elbow, with his hand resting near his shoulder. His face is not detailed, and his body is shown in profile, facing left. The background of the sketch is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the reddish hue of the chalk. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the artist's focus on capturing the contours and proportions of the human form. To learn more about the techniques used in this sketch, you might explore the concept of sfumato.