Study of a Seated Nude

1909-1910

František Kupka

Associated Names
František Kupka

Artist, Czech, 1871 - 1957

The image is a sketch of a human figure from the waist upwards in a seated position. The figure is leaning back and supporting themselves with an arm. The head is slightly tilted, with the hair falling over one shoulder. The facial features are not detailed. The sketch does not show specific clothing or surrounding objects, focusing on the body contours. The background is plain paper texture.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a nude woman lying down in a relaxed position. She is shown from the chest up, in a semi-reclining pose with her head slightly tilted to the right. Her left hand is raised near her face, holding a small object between her fingers. She has a serene expression, with eyes looking upwards, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. Her hair is styled in soft waves, framing her face. The background is plain, with simple lines that could suggest a pillow or soft surface. The artist's signature, Kupka, is visible in the lower left corner.

Reclining Nude

František Kupka

1909

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Steve and Susie Kupka, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2012; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: 3 [circled]; center right in graphite: 5

Wikidata ID

Q64570487

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