Artwork

Standing Male Nude from Behind

Standing Male Nude from Behind, by Otto Greiner, chalk, 1893
Standing Male Nude from Behind, by Otto Greiner, chalk, 1893

Standing Male Nude from Behind is a chalk drawing by the Impressionist artist Otto Greiner. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1893, is the work of Otto Greiner. It is executed in charcoal, black chalk, and white gouache on orange wove paper.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of techniques, including stumping, to achieve the desired effect in charcoal and black chalk. White gouache was used to add highlights to the figure on the distinctive orange paper.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Otto Greiner

Artist

Otto Greiner

Otto Greiner (1869–1916) was an artist.

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