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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
- 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.