A Seated Youth 1790 - 1844

"A Seated Youth" is a pen and ink drawing by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The drawing, dated between 1790 and 1844, features a single figure of a young man in a seated pose, his head resting on his hand. It is a study in form and proportion, showcasing Thorvaldsen's interest in Classical art and anatomy. This small, intimate work demonstrates Thorvaldsen's meticulous attention to detail and is now held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.