Nude Woman Carrying Vase on Head

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.
Művész
Französische Grafik 1903–1929
Datálás
1909
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
graphite and watercolor
Méretek
50,3 × 31,2 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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