Sitting male nude 

This is a study of a male nude by the French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze, famous for his genre paintings and portraits. This drawing, done with red chalk and white chalk highlights, shows a seated male figure in a pensive pose. The artist has used a realistic and detailed approach to portray the anatomy of the human body. The artwork is now part of the collection of the Städel Museum. This drawing serves as a valuable example of Greuze’s meticulous approach to form, composition, and light.