Siddende nøgen mand med en puddel t.v. en agave 1794 - 1796

This pen and ink drawing, titled "Siddende nøgen mand med en puddel t.v. en agave" ("Seated Nude Man with a Poodle to the Left of an Agave"), is a study by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard from 1794-1796. It showcases Abildgaard's skill in capturing the human form with a focus on anatomical accuracy. The drawing features a seated nude male figure accompanied by a poodle and an agave plant, a common motif in Abildgaard's work, symbolizing classical beauty and naturalism. The drawing's unfinished nature suggests it was likely a preparatory study for a larger work. It is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.