ChalkStudy of a Foreshortened Reclining Male Nude, possibly an early study of the figure of Abel for 'The Denunciation of Cain' or Figure for 'Chaos'

drawing height: 57.5 cm
drawing width: 37.6 cm
mount height: 63.7 cm
mount width: 45.8 cm

ChalkStudy of a Foreshortened Reclining Male Nude, possibly an early study of the figure of Abel for 'The Denunciation of Cain' or Figure for 'Chaos': a large tonal sketchy drawing highlighted in white chalk showing a full-length figure lying with the knees bent, head looking to the left, arms not indicated; study of a reclining, nude male sitter for a biblical subject, possibly intended for Watts' House of Life scheme