Half-length Nude Male from Behind, with Hands on Head

Artist John Douglas Patrick (American, 1863 - 1937)

Dateundated

MediumCharcoal on paper

DimensionsUnframed: 24 5/8 x 18 5/16 inches (62.56 x 46.51 cm)
Framed: 32 x 25 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches (81.28 x 65.41 x 4.45 cm)

Credit LineGift of the families of Grayce Patrick Wray and Hazel Patrick Rickenbacher, daughters of the artist, from the collection of Cherie Wray Smith and Pattie Rickenbacher Hogan in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Object number2009.47.5

SignedSigned in ink with initials, lower right near model's waist: "D. P."

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DescriptionThis large charcoal drawing depicts a man rendered from behind. The artist has drawn his model from the mid-thigh upwards. The figure is nude above the waist revealing well-defined musculature. His arms are raised and his hands rest on top of his head with his fingers intertwined. This pose causes his elbows to jut out on either side of his head. The musculature of the man's back is depicted with great anatomical accuracy and detail in contrast to his briefs, which are more summarily executed.

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