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The image shows a sketch of a reclining male figure. Parts of the body are drawn, showing a muscular arm and torso, as the figure lies on his side facing upwards. Facial features are barely visible, and no clear hair details are shown. The sketch lacks detailed clothing, outlining only the body's form. A cross-shaped mark is present to the left of the figure. The background is a plain, slightly textured surface with a light gray tone and faint discolorations and marks.
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The image shows a sketch of a reclining male figure. Parts of the body are drawn, showing a muscular arm and torso, as the figure lies on his side facing upwards. Facial features are barely visible, and no clear hair details are shown. The sketch lacks detailed clothing, outlining only the body's form. A cross-shaped mark is present to the left of the figure. The background is a plain, slightly textured surface with a light gray tone and faint discolorations and marks.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Female Nude [verso]

Domenico Tintoretto

Medium
black chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.7 x 23.6 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1990.10.6.b
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • female
  • figure
  • Venetian
  • Nude
Inscription

lower center in black chalk: X

NGA object ID 71379. 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.