Siddende model på lav plint med pude. Venstre ben over højre 1778 - 1809

This is an anonymous drawing of a seated nude male model on a low plinth with a cushion. It belongs to a long history of representing the male nude in Western art. Historically, such drawings were often exercises for artists to study anatomy and idealize the male form, yet this work seems to capture a more vulnerable and human figure. The model's gaze, averted and somewhat melancholic, invites a different kind of engagement. The drawing defies traditional notions of masculinity. It offers a tender, almost intimate portrayal. This challenges the typically heroic or idealized depictions of men, presenting instead a figure that is pensive, perhaps even troubled. It's in this tension between classical form and emotional vulnerability that the drawing finds its power, prompting us to consider the diverse ways of representing masculinity.