Stående mandlig akademimodel 1832

"Stående mandlig akademimodel" is a 1832 pencil drawing by Danish artist Christen Købke, on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The drawing, a study of a nude male figure, demonstrates Købke’s interest in realistic anatomical representation. The figure stands with his back to the viewer, his head turned in profile, as if caught in a moment of contemplation. The drawing, with its subtle shading, exemplifies Købke’s precise and detailed approach to capturing the human form, which was a key aspect of his artistic practice and an influence on later generations of Danish artists.