Male Nude

1870-1877

Walter Shirlaw

Associated Names
Walter Shirlaw

Artist, American, 1838 - 1909

The image depicts a sketch of a nude male figure in a pose. The man is leaning back slightly with his left arm extended upwards, appearing to hold onto a rod or pole. His right arm is bent with his hand resting on a rectangular object. His head is turned to the right, showing his profile. The man's facial features are detailed, with a strong jawline and a serious expression. His hair is styled to the side with a slightly wavy texture. The figure is unclothed, and there are no additional objects or adornments in the sketch. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure. The artist's signature, "W. Shirlaw Munich," is located in the lower left corner of the sketch.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Mrs. Walter Shirlaw, New York, 1909; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1912; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1975

  • In Praise of Space, Westminster College Art Gallery, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania; Parsons School of Design, New York, 1975-1976

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 84, no. 526.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: W. Shirlaw / Munich

Wikidata ID

Q64634327

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