This pose is also sometimes known as the “Flandrin” pose after the famous painting *Nude Young Man Sitting at the Sea Shore* (1836) by J-H Flandrin. The pose was also much used by William Blake but usually viewed from in front to denote emotions such as despair and hopelessness.
Drawn with graphite pencils on paper; 30 x 24 cms.
Drawn with graphite pencils on paper; 25.5 x 25.5 cms.
Graphite pencil drawing; 25.5 x 25.5 cms. Private collection.
Graphite pencil drawing; 30 x 20 cms.
Graphite pencil drawing; 35 x 25 cms.
Pencil and ink drawing. Private commission.
Graphite pencil drawing: 30 x 24 cms. Private collection.
Graphite pencil drawing; 25.5 x 20.5 cms.