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Studies of Nude Dancers

1918/1947

Odilon Roche

Associated Names

Odilon Roche

Artist, French, 1868 - 1947

The image shows a sketch of a reclining nude female figure. The figure is portrayed with her back arched, arms extended backward, and knees bent. Her head is tilted back with subtle facial features. Long dark hair cascades backward. The sketch uses minimalistic lines and shading. No clothing or accessories are present. In the background, there are faint sketches of other figures in dynamic poses. The background is plain and neutral.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and watercolor
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eyerly
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.2 cm (14 1/8 x 10 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1982.85.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower left verso: 15897

Wikidata ID

Q64618535

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