Knælende nøgen mand med begge arme strakt mod højre 1743 - 1809

"Knælende nøgen mand med begge arme strakt mod højre" is a study in brown ink on paper by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard, dating between 1743 and 1809. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a kneeling nude male figure with both arms outstretched. The detail of the figure's anatomy and posture suggests a study for a larger work, possibly a painting or sculpture. The small size of the drawing, measuring 115mm in height and 116mm in width, reinforces its function as a preliminary sketch, highlighting Abildgaard's attention to the human form.