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Master Drawing of Nude Male Figure, 1947

About the Item

Clearly created by a master, this pencil drawing of a nude male figure is signed and dated 1947. The diffused lines and areas of rubbed pencil and erasure give this drawing a complex, plastic character.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940s
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  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1111078651368
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