Artwork
Study of a Standing Male Nude, with a Study of Head in Three-Quarter Profile
Study of a Standing Male Nude, with a Study of Head in Three-Quarter Profile is a drawing by the Baroque artist Cecco Bravo. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Study of a Standing Male Nude, with a Study of Head in Three-Quarter Profile is a drawing by Cecco Bravo, an Italian artist associated with the Florentine Baroque school.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a male figure standing in a stiff posture, with a secondary sketch of a face in three-quarter profile. The work reflects the Baroque emphasis on anatomical study and draftsmanship.
Technique & Style
Executed in quick, light red-brown lines, the drawing conveys a sense of spontaneity. The artist's use of loose, expressive strokes and the presence of faint pressure marks suggest a rapid, practice-oriented approach.
History & Provenance
Created around 1640, the drawing is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecco Bravo (15 November 1601 – December 1661) was an Italian painter of the Florentine Baroque school. His true name was Francesco Montelatici.
