Zittend mannelijk naakt, van opzij gezien (3e prijs 1775) Possibly 1775

This charcoal drawing, titled "Zittend mannelijk naakt, van opzij gezien (3e prijs 1775)" by Egbert van Drielst, is a study in anatomical detail. Created around 1775, the work depicts a nude male figure in a seated pose, viewed from the side. The artist's meticulous attention to the form and structure of the body is evident in the careful rendering of the muscles and contours. This drawing is an example of academic art, a style prevalent in the 18th century that emphasized precision and technical skill.