The image is a drawing of a nude male figure from the upper thighs upward. The man is reclining in a semi-seated position with his arms raised above his head. His facial features are depicted with strong lines, showcasing a pronounced brow and a concentrated expression. His hair is short and appears dark, complementing the textured shading used in the drawing. The figure does not wear any clothing or visible jewelry. The background is a textured surface, presumably the paper, which is a soft blue-gray tone, with no discernible setting or objects surrounding the figure.
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The image is a drawing of a nude male figure from the upper thighs upward. The man is reclining in a semi-seated position with his arms raised above his head. His facial features are depicted with strong lines, showcasing a pronounced brow and a concentrated expression. His hair is short and appears dark, complementing the textured shading used in the drawing. The figure does not wear any clothing or visible jewelry. The background is a textured surface, presumably the paper, which is a soft blue-gray tone, with no discernible setting or objects surrounding the figure.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Seated Male Nude with His Hands Crossed over His Head

Raphael Lamar West

Medium
black chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 53.5 x 39.8 cm (21 1/16 x 15 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.249
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Male figure
  • Male nude
  • Man
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by later hand, lower left in brown ink: R.L. West (underlined)

NGA object ID 143830. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.