Istuva alaston mies 1877 - 1878

Helene Schjerfbeck's "Istuva alaston mies" (Sitting Nude Man), a graphite drawing created between 1877 and 1878, showcases the Finnish artist's early exploration of figure studies. The drawing captures a seated male nude in a dynamic pose, with the model's head bowed and his limbs contorted in a relaxed yet intriguing configuration. Schjerfbeck's masterful use of shading and contour lines lends a sense of volume and depth to the figure, revealing her keen eye for anatomy and her ability to translate form through line. This early work foreshadows her later artistic development, which saw her delve deeper into exploring the human form through various media and styles.