Nude

1930s

Federico Castellón

Associated Names
Federico Castellón

Artist, American, born Spain, 1914 - 1971

The image shows a person reclining on a textured surface with fabric underneath their body. The person is lying on their side with their back facing the viewer, displaying their shoulders, back, and legs. Their head is turned slightly away, and they have long, dark hair. The person is nude, and there are no visible accessories. The background is textured, creating depth and shadow. The composition is monochromatic, emphasizing the body's contours and the environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 18.5 x 31.7 cm (7 5/16 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.99.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4740); gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Castellon

Markings

RCK stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64561233

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