Reclining Child from Back n.d.

"Reclining Child from Back" is a charcoal drawing by Annibale Carracci, an Italian artist from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This study of a nude child, likely intended as a preparatory sketch for a larger work, showcases Carracci's mastery of anatomy and his ability to capture the weight and form of the human body through delicate shading. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the figure are characteristic of Carracci's style, which helped to usher in the Baroque period in Italian art. The piece, which is now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrates the artist's fascination with the human form and his commitment to studying it in detail.