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Pencil sketch on lined paper of a nude man seated with one arm outstretched and legs extended, drawn in light, loose lines.

Prometheus

Pencil sketch on lined note paper of a nude male figure seated with his left arm stretched out and his legs extended, his head inclined. Light, loose strokes and a hatched shadow beneath the figure suggest a quick study for a larger composition.

Artist
William Page
Date
ca. 1861
Medium
pencil on note paper
Source
Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
Size
2246 × 2880 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1866).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian American Art Museum