Nude Seated

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

This is a drawing of a seated nude figure. The figure is shown in a contemplative pose, with a muscular build. They are seated with one knee bent and the other leg extended, resting on a surface. The figure's head is slightly tilted downwards, with one arm raised to touch the forehead. The drawing has soft and sketchy lines, which give it a sense of subtle realism and an impressionistic quality. The paper's texture adds depth to the drawing, enhancing the shadowing and highlighting the contour of the figure's body. The drawing uses monochrome charcoal or pencil to emphasize form through light and shadow contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on brown paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 17.8 cm (8 7/16 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5747


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Print Club of Philadelphia, DRWGS: MODERN FRENCH SCHOOL, 11/10-27/30, prob.#36 (as coll. E.Weyhe,NY).

Inscriptions

lower right in red crayon, circled: M

Wikidata ID

Q64536419

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