Male nude and other studies 1858

"Male nude and other studies" (1858) is a charcoal drawing on paper by French symbolist artist Gustave Moreau. The drawing, housed in the Musée National Gustave Moreau in Paris, features a male nude, rendered in a realistic style with strong, confident lines. The pose of the figure, with arms crossed and legs bent, gives a sense of contemplation and strength. This work, with its focus on the human form and the expressive power of line, is characteristic of Moreau's artistic style, which was known for its exploration of mythological and symbolic themes. The other studies in this drawing, a profile portrait and a hand, suggest the artist's interest in figure drawing and the exploration of human anatomy.