The image shows a full-body depiction of a muscular male figure in a dynamic, forward-leaning stance. His right arm is extended forward, and his left arm is bent back. The man's facial features are detailed with a pronounced jawline, and his hair is short and curly. The figure is nude, showcasing the musculature and anatomical form. Around him, the ground appears natural with foliage and a small rock in the foreground. In the background, there is a simple, lightly textured surface suggesting an outdoor setting without distinct elements such as buildings or landscapes, emphasizing the figure.
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The image shows a full-body depiction of a muscular male figure in a dynamic, forward-leaning stance. His right arm is extended forward, and his left arm is bent back. The man's facial features are detailed with a pronounced jawline, and his hair is short and curly. The figure is nude, showcasing the musculature and anatomical form. Around him, the ground appears natural with foliage and a small rock in the foreground. In the background, there is a simple, lightly textured surface suggesting an outdoor setting without distinct elements such as buildings or landscapes, emphasizing the figure.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27]

François Perrier

Date
1638
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 20 × 17.78 cm (7 7/8 × 7 in.) sheet: 28.26 × 23.18 cm (11 1/8 × 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2017.126.12
Credit line
Gift of David H. McDonnell
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Volume
Segmenta nobilium signorum et statuarum

Subjects and terms

  • Classical sculpture
  • Male nude
Provenance

David H. McDonnell, Arlington, VA; gift to NGA, 2017.

Inscription

lower left in plate: FPB [monogram] 27

Watermarks

present but not identified

NGA object ID 212464. 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.