Achteroverliggend mannelijk naakt 1811 - 1873

"Achteroverliggend mannelijk naakt" (Reclining Male Nude) is a study in brown ink and wash on paper by Dutch artist Pieter van Loon (1801-1873). Created between 1811 and 1873, this drawing captures the male form in a dynamic pose. Van Loon's meticulous detailing of the anatomy and the use of light and shadow create a sense of volume and depth. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's focus on naturalistic representation, a hallmark of 19th-century academic art.