Youth with Arms Upraised 1859 - 1862

"Youth with Arms Upraised" is a charcoal drawing by Edgar Degas, completed between 1859 and 1862. The work depicts a nude male figure, standing with his arms raised above his head, and it is considered a study for a larger composition. The drawing exemplifies Degas' early interest in the human form and his use of charcoal to create a sense of movement and volume. This piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and it offers insight into Degas' developing artistic style.