Nackte Frau trägt eine Vase auf dem Kopf

Französische Grafik 1903–1929, 1909

The artwork depicts a nude woman shown from head to knees. She is standing upright, with her left arm raised to support a large vase balanced on her head. Her facial features are drawn, and she has short, wavy hair. The sketch uses light lines and shading to suggest the form and volume of her body. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing attention on the figure. The artwork has a sepia wash enhancing the pencil lines.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1903–1929
Datierung
1909
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
graphite and watercolor
Maße
50,3 × 31,2 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a nude woman shown from head to knees. She is standing upright, with her left arm raised to support a large vase balanced on her head. Her facial features are drawn, and she has short, wavy hair. The sketch uses light lines and shading to suggest the form and volume of her body. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing attention on the figure. The artwork has a sepia wash enhancing the pencil lines.

Französische Grafik 1903–1929