Artwork
Standing Male Nude with Raised Right Arm Seen from Behind
Standing Male Nude with Raised Right Arm Seen from Behind is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums.
About this work
Overview
Standing Male Nude with Raised Right Arm Seen from Behind is a 1902 painting by John Singer Sargent, depicting a nude male figure viewed from behind with one arm elevated. The work is characterized by its post-impressionist style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a standing male nude, captured in a dynamic pose with his right arm raised and body slightly turned to the left. The figure's head is tilted back, and the left arm hangs at his side. The emphasis on muscular form and skin folds suggests an exploration of the human physique.
Technique & Style
Sargent employed dark lines and expressive shading to define the figure's musculature. The high contrast between the nude's body and the light-colored background accentuates the subject's form, highlighting Sargent's ability to balance detail with compositional simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1902 by John Singer Sargent, an American artist based in Europe, the painting is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
