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Charcoal drawing of a nude man bending to string a bow, one arm raised and the other pulling the bowstring against his leg.

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A charcoal and chalk drawing shows a nude male figure bending forward with one arm extended high and the other pulling a bowstring against his leg. The figure's feet are planted apart on the ground, and the soft shading emphasizes the musculature.

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