Liegender männlicher Akt, seitliche Ansicht im verlorenen Profil 

Victor Müller created this study of a reclining male nude with pencil on paper. Note the figure's placement—reclined and viewed from the side, or 'en profil perdu'—this positioning recedes into the background, inviting a gaze that moves along the line of the spine. The composition is notable for its emphasis on contour and the interplay of light and shadow to define form. Müller uses hatching and cross-hatching, building up tonal variations to suggest the volume and weight of the body. The formal structure emphasizes the subject's musculature. Consider, too, the way Müller articulates the figure's pose. The tension between relaxation and strain is palpable, suggesting a moment of contemplation. By engaging with the classical tradition, Müller presents a timeless depiction of human form and expression. This study invites us to see the body as a landscape of aesthetic and intellectual possibilities.