A Male Nude Seen from Behind c. 1760

This anonymous red chalk drawing, created around 1760, depicts a nude male figure seen from behind. The figure is kneeling on a block, his left arm raised above his head, reaching towards the top of the sheet. This drawing exemplifies the study of the human form that was central to academic art. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the use of shading to create a sense of volume reveal their mastery of anatomical accuracy.