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Drawing for "Nude"

1984

Robert Gordy

Associated Names

Robert Gordy

Artist, American, 1933 - 1986

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows bold, black lines flowing and curving on a light background, creating an abstract depiction resembling a figure in a seated position. The lines outline forms resembling a human body, with curves representing limbs and angular shapes suggesting a bent position. The abstraction may bring to mind a crouching statue or a simplified human form with an emphasis on broad shapes and curving lines conveying motion and posture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on tracing paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

sheet: 62.1 x 45.4 cm (24 7/16 x 17 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.111

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64628910

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