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This is a drawing of two faceless figures in a dynamic posture. The figures are rendered in reddish-brown chalk on paper. One figure is seated on a low platform or block, while the other appears partially obscured behind the first figure. The focus is on the muscular structure and form of the figures, likely intended for study or practice in rendering human anatomy. The use of line and shading highlights the details and contours of the muscles and limbs.
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This is a drawing of two faceless figures in a dynamic posture. The figures are rendered in reddish-brown chalk on paper. One figure is seated on a low platform or block, while the other appears partially obscured behind the first figure. The focus is on the muscular structure and form of the figures, likely intended for study or practice in rendering human anatomy. The use of line and shading highlights the details and contours of the muscles and limbs.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Seated Nude

Italian 17th Century

Medium
red chalk with incising on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 40.4 x 25 cm (15 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.28.b
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Sculpture
  • Male nude
  • Anatomy
Provenance

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

Inscription

by later hand, lower right in red chalk: G.[ri?]; by later hand, lower right in pen and black ink: [H?]599; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: [?]:D:; by later hand, upper left in graphite: [Not deciphered]

Watermarks

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NGA object ID 143842. 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.