Reclining Nude

c. 1912

Alexej von Jawlensky

Associated Names
Alexej von Jawlensky

Artist, Russian, 1864 - 1941

The image depicts a stylized person in a reclining position on their side. The person's entire body is shown with both arms under their head. The face has closed eyes, arched eyebrows, a small nose, and mouth. The hair is represented by bold lines. The figure is nude with defined curves and contours. There are no visible clothing details, jewelry, or objects being held. The background features swirling black lines for movement against a light-colored backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42 x 53.7 cm (16 9/16 x 21 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.141.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: A. Jawlensky

Wikidata ID

Q76438981

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