Standing Egyptian Figure 1771 - 1844

Vincenzo Camuccini's "Standing Egyptian Figure" is a detailed pencil drawing of a figure in ancient Egyptian style. The drawing is a simple yet expressive study of the figure, featuring a nude, slender male form with a long, flowing garment, standing with an ankh symbol and a staff topped with an animal head. This drawing is part of the Met’s collection, and demonstrates Camuccini’s talent for capturing the human form and the essence of antiquity. The work is a fine example of Neoclassical art in the early 19th century.