Seated Male Nude c. 1786 - 1791

"Seated Male Nude" is a charcoal drawing by Samuel Woodforde, created between 1786 and 1791. The drawing depicts a nude male figure seated, viewed from behind, with his head turned to look over his shoulder. Woodforde's precise, anatomical rendering of the male form exemplifies the academic approach to figure drawing popular in the late 18th century. The artwork's intimate scale and focus on the human body make it a compelling study of human form and the artist's skillful draftsmanship.