Liegender Hirte aus der _Verkündigung_ als Aktfigur in Rückansicht c. 1856 - 1857

Victor Müller’s “Liegender Hirte aus der _Verkündigung_ als Aktfigur in Rückansicht” is a graphite drawing from c. 1856-1857, housed in the Städel Museum. The drawing depicts a nude male figure, lying on his stomach with his back to the viewer. This preliminary study appears to be a preparatory drawing for a larger work, potentially depicting a shepherd from the Annunciation. Müller's use of line and subtle shading conveys the figure’s form and musculature, reflecting the academic art style popular during the mid-19th century.