Two Nude Men

late 1780s(?)

Johann Heinrich Lips

Associated Names
Johann Heinrich Lips

Artist, Swiss, 1758 - 1817

The image shows two male figures, one standing and one seated, in a dynamic pose. The standing figure is in a forward-leaning position, with his left leg stepping down onto a stone-like surface while supporting himself with his bent right leg. He is holding the limp seated figure by the upper arm and shoulder. The seated figure appears slumped, with his head leaning back against the standing figure's thigh and his right hand gripping his knee. The standing male has short, curly hair and a muscular build, with striking facial features. The background consists of neutral tones, emphasizing the figures. There are no visible accessories. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic style with dark brown lines and shadings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and gray-brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.5 x 22.7 cm (13 3/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.156


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2012

  • The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2012, 98-99, no. 38 (entry by Stacey Sell).

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, lower right verso in pencil: S19598

Watermarks

present, but not deciphered

Wikidata ID

Q64581981

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