Who created "Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear"?

Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear was created by Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear"?

Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear is Red chalk on cream laid paper.

Is "Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear" in the public domain?

Yes, Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear

Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Red chalk on cream laid paper

Dimensions

11-5/16 x 6-3/16 in. (28.8 x 15.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.15

Tags

Male Nudes

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, *Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from Rear*,ails from 17th-century Italy, attributed to an anonymous artist of the Roman-Bolognese. Crafted in red chalk on cream laid paper it measures a modest 11-5/16 x 6-3/16 inches, capturing a male nude from behind with a flowing cloak draped over one shoulder. Such preparatory sketches were vital in the Baroque era, serving as anatomical studies for painters and sculptors honing their mastery of the human form. Red chalk, prized for its warm, fleshy tones, allowed artists to render subtle contours and soft shadows with remarkable sens...

Nude Figure with Cloak, seen from rear

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