Standing Male Nude Seen from the Front 1886

"Standing Male Nude Seen from the Front" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1886. This study of the human form, now housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, showcases van Gogh's early exploration of figure drawing. The artist captures the male figure in a simple pose, emphasizing the anatomy through his characteristic expressive strokes and shading. The drawing's directness and bold lines reveal van Gogh's fascination with capturing the essence of his subject.