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"Reclining Male Nude", Important Early Pencil Drawing by John B. Lear, 1960

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This fine and very early drawing by John B. Lear shows the care with which he captured the beauty, strength and character of the men he admired. Lear's earliest works are often in oil, but later he moved to watercolor, pencil and colored pencil. He retained a fascination with the male nude, though his depiction of the male figure changed over the years -- from long and lean bodies, as here, to stockier figures in later years. Lear liked to depict his figures in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque setting. A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers in the Philadelphia area. However, Lear is having a moment now, and his works are increasingly sought after by collectors. The piece is pencil on warm yellow paper, and is signed and dated. Dimensions include matte and frame; visible drawing is 11.25 inches high by 8 inches wide.

Creator:
John B. Lear (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Seller Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU865143119802

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