Male nude, standing Possibly 1881

This pencil drawing, likely created in 1881 by Swiss artist Karl Stauffer-Bern (1857-1891), portrays a male nude figure in a standing pose. The figure is shown in profile, with the right arm raised and the left hand holding a long, thin object that could be a staff or a spear. The artwork, now housed in the Städel Museum, is a testament to Stauffer-Bern's meticulous attention to anatomy and form. The artist’s masterful use of shading creates a sense of volume and realism, bringing the figure to life in the viewer's imagination. This piece reflects the academic art tradition of the late 19th century, where the study of the human form played a central role.