Nude Study c. 1870s

"Nude Study" is a photographic study by Italian photographer Gaudenzio Marconi. This photo was taken in the 1870s and displays a nude male figure with the subject’s muscular form presented in a straightforward, yet elegant pose. The image is a classic example of nude photography, and the photograph is important for its artistic representation of the human form and artistic merit. Marconi’s work represents an early period in the evolution of photographic art. The use of a simple setting and lighting technique allows the viewer to focus on the subject's anatomy.