Männlicher sitzender Akt, den Kopf auf das linke Knie gelegt 1851 - 1858

"Männlicher sitzender Akt, den Kopf auf das linke Knie gelegt" is a graphite drawing on paper by Victor Müller, dating from 1851 to 1858. The artwork depicts a nude male figure seated with his head resting on his left knee, a pose that conveys a sense of introspection or sadness. The drawing is housed in the Städel Museum, and exemplifies the study of human anatomy prevalent in 19th-century art. Müller's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the precise rendering of the figure's musculature and form, highlighting the artist's skill and the importance of figure drawing in the academic tradition.