Life Study of a Male Nude
Life Study of a Male Nude

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Life Study of a Male Nude,

1774

attributed to Joseph Nollekens, 1737–1823; born and died London, England
x1991-383

Information

Title
Life Study of a Male Nude
Dates

1774

Maker
attributed to Joseph Nollekens
Medium
Black chalk, stumped in places, heightened with white
Dimensions
58.3 x 40.6 cm. (22 15/16 x 16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Allen Rosenbaum in memory of William F. Shellman, Jr., Graduate School Class of 1941
Object Number
x1991-383
Inscription
in ink, lower left: Nollekins [sic] | Decr. 1774
Culture
British
Type
studies (visual works), drawings
Materials
black chalk, paper (fiber product), heightening
Techniques
stumping
Subject
three-quarter views, men, nudes

purchased by the donor in New York City

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