Study of a Male Nude - Edward Francis Burney Fine Art Print

His body is pronounced, not posed. Tendons flared like the curlicued tail of a Grecian volute. Flesh pressed into a stony throne of disobedient angles. Edward Francis Burney didn't sketch a man; he exhumed an erotic monolith, all flank and glint, torso torqued into an exclamatory arabesque.

More than anatomy—it’s mythic choreography. The head turns in ritual reticence, like a mythical hero who knows the saints watch him undress in marble. Veins thread across the biceps like libidinal cartography, ochre-red and thirsting. That thigh, crossed with conspiratorial nonchalance, dares you to decode its tensions.

Burney’s gouache—lush, carnal, ascetic—wraps his subject in a bruised halo of Palladian light and sublimated sweat, where neoclassical restraint combusts into homoerotic flair. This is Olympia’s bastard, Rome’s phantom, and Soho’s tattooed premonition—muscle as prophecy, posture as provocation.

Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters—bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your artwork and the planet.

White border for a crisp, fresh visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a modern, bold & immersive viewing experience.

Archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper elevates art beyond the ordinary.

Smooth, natural white surface enhances color accuracy and detail, ensuring true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques deliver sharper details and deeper saturation that endures for generations.

FSC® certified—meaning every tree harvested is replaced, every worker treated fairly and local communities' rights respected.

Timeless statements

Chevron cut frames made from FSC® certified wood with an ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums. Ensuring your art print remains vivid and free from discoloration.

Three distinctive colors

1. Black: Inky undertones suit everything from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

2. White: A crisp look that helps art shine brighter in dark rooms to lift your mood.

3. Natural: Infuses warmth wherever it roams with those rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

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Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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