Male Nude Study, 1915, Graphite on Laid Paper, Triptych Panel 1/3

Graphite on laid paper, 1915.

This academic life drawing captures a male figure in a dynamic contrapposto pose, one arm raised over the head, the other clenched in tension. Executed with precise linework and subtle tonal shifts, the artist skillfully models the musculature, particularly in the torso and legs.

The paper exhibits natural aging with a distinct horizontal fold across the knees and faint vertical charcoal marks between the legs — marks that enhance its authenticity.