Male nude back with the arm extended 1860

This 1860 drawing by Mariano Fortuny Marsal depicts a male nude figure in a dynamic pose. The figure is seen from behind, his arm extended and his body contorted in a gesture of movement. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the musculature and contours of the body. The work is a testament to Fortuny's mastery of the human form and his skill in capturing fleeting moments of human expression through the medium of drawing.