Figure in art is lacking undies when posed? (4)
I believe the answer is:
nude
'figure' is the definition.
(I know that nude is a type of statue)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nude that I've seen before include "totally exposed" , "Without cover" , "Naked art subject" , "Appearing as nature intended?" , "In the buff" .)