Drawing after Male Statue Leaning on Tree Trunk 18th century

This 18th-century drawing, likely made by an anonymous artist, captures a classical male figure in a contemplative pose. The artwork's pen-and-ink lines, enhanced with subtle washes of gray, convey the figure's musculature and the drapery of his garment. The composition, with the figure leaning against a tree trunk, hints at a narrative or a moment of contemplation. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with classical art and its aesthetic ideals.