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Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude
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Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude

1900 - 1920
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Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude

An Academic Life Study of a Male Nude from the Rear

From a collection of male nude studies by SG Smith.

Mounted and unframed

Measurements

Height 49 cm

Width 27cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
27cm (10.63")
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Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Male Nude Pencil Study to the 1920s.

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Description
Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude

An Academic Life Study of a Male Nude from the Rear

From a collection of male nude studies by SG Smith.

Mounted and unframed

Measurements

Height 49 cm

Width 27cm

UK mainland shipping £15

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Contact us if you require high-resolution images- or we can arrange mutually convenient virtual viewing.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
fig 1. An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card.
fig 1. Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude

For your peace of mind, we offer 21 days of returns- The buyer pays for return shipping

 Worldwide shipping available – Contact us for international rates

Customer support – We are happy to assist with combined shipping, special requests, or custom delivery options

 Interior designers, designing your next project, we are happy to hold or reserve items for 14 days.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Male Nude Pencil Study to the 1920s.

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SA1083258
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card.
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Archive I An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card.

Antique Pencil Study of a Male Nude

Archive II An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card. View II
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An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card.
Antique Pencil study of a Male Nude
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An antique graphite drawing depicting a kneeling male nude viewed from behind, mounted on cream card.
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  • ObjectWorks on Paper
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAcademic Realism
  • MaterialPencil, Graphite, Paper, Cardboard
  • ColourGrey, Cream
  • MotifsKneeling pose, Graphite hatching, Studio time inscription
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 27 cm (11 in)

This work on paper is an antique academic realismlife study of a male nude from the rear, created around 1920 by SG Smith. The piece consists of a grey graphite pencil drawing on paper, mounted within a cream cardboard mount. The artwork depicts a kneeling male figure from behind, rendered with graphite hatching to show muscle definition, and includes a studio time inscription in the upper right corner. It is mounted and unframed, displaying visible graphite marks on the paper surface. The piece measures 49 cm high by 27 cm wide. In a home today, this artwork suits placement on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library or study. The neutral grey and cream colour palette complements traditional interiors, while the academic realism style provides a focused study of the human form suitable for hanging alongside other works on paper in a dedicated reading or working space.

FAQs

An academic male nude study is a figurative drawing created by an artist during formal studio sessions to practice capturing human anatomy, proportion, and foreshortening from a live model.

Artists traditionally executed life studies using graphite pencils, charcoal, or contoured chalk on cartridge paper, rag paper, or toned sketchbook leaves.

Authentic period drawings often display original artist timing notes, natural paper age tones, subtle foxing, and visible graphite sheen under directed lighting.

Display framed figure drawings as part of a curated gallery wall alongside modern monochrome prints, or mount them individually in a study or hallway for classic architectural context.

House paper artwork behind UV-protective glass, utilize acid-free mounting boards, and hang the frame away from high humidity and direct sunlight.
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