Zittend mannelijk naakt, half naar links, op de rug gezien 1815

Willem Grebner drew this image of a seated male nude, seen from the back, using pencil in 1815. The somber tonal range and the stark contrast of the figure against the darker background create a contemplative mood. Grebner uses careful shading to define the planes of the body and suggest the play of light across the sitter's form. Note how the blocky shape, on which the figure rests, anchors the composition, providing a solid base for the fluid lines of the human form above. The figure turns half to the left, creating a spiral dynamic in the torso, while the man's flexed hand rests on his hip, adding a touch of tension to the scene. The artist's meticulous approach invites a meditation on classical ideals of beauty and proportion, rendered with a distinctly modern sensibility. This piece transcends mere representation to embody a subtle interplay between form and emotion, solid structure and artistic skill.