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Description
Graphite on paper
Signed lower right
Description
This reclining nude is executed with sculptural sensitivity, the figure’s contours defined by …
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Graphite on paper
Signed lower right
Description
This reclining nude is executed with sculptural sensitivity, the figure’s contours defined by soft gradations of graphite. The body appears simultaneously weighty and fluid, its rhythms echoing classical poses while embracing a distinctly modern stylization. The composition is intimate yet monumental, emphasizing the harmony between figure and surrounding space.
Context & Legacy
Mid-century American drawing saw a renewed interest in the human form, often distilled into simplified volumes and expressive outlines. Works such as this one reflect a dialogue between European modernism and American figurative practice, suggesting influences ranging from Picasso to the Bay Area figurative movement.
Collector’s Note
With its refined shading and confident design, this drawing embodies a timeless approach to the nude. It is both study and artwork—an exploration of form that resonates with collectors of modern figurative work.
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- Dimensions
- 31.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 25.66ʺH
- Styles
- Expressionism
- Art Subjects
- Nude
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Charcoal
- Graphite
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Charcoal
- Condition Notes
- Good Good less
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