Nude Woman Lying on the Ground

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1896

The artwork depicts a nude woman lying on her side, occupying the majority of the canvas. Her body is shown in a reclining position with her legs bent at the knees and one arm extended above her head. Her facial features are softly rendered, and her hair is drawn close to her head. The use of shading and highlights accentuates the contours of her body. The background is plain. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datation
1896
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite heightened with white gouache on bluish-gray laid paper
Dimensions
35,9 × 25,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts a nude woman lying on her side, occupying the majority of the canvas. Her body is shown in a reclining position with her legs bent at the knees and one arm extended above her head. Her facial features are softly rendered, and her hair is drawn close to her head. The use of shading and highlights accentuates the contours of her body. The background is plain. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903