Statue of a Male Nude before a Tree

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The sculpture depicts a muscular male figure in a classical athletic pose. The figure stands on a round base with well-defined muscles in the chest, arms, and legs. One arm is bent, and the other arm hangs by his side. The figure has curly hair and facial features with strong cheekbones and a focused expression. There are branch-like extensions behind the figure. The sketch is in pencil, indicating a stone or marble material. The statue exudes a sense of classic antiquity and permanence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.9 x 18.2 cm (10 9/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.537


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582500

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