Seated Male Nude [verso]

c. 1930

Jan Matulka

Associated Names
Jan Matulka

Artist, American, 1890 - 1972

The image is a sketch of a person seated, with their head resting on their right hand near the temple. The individual has closed eyes, a straight nose, and a slightly furrowed brow. The figure is nude, with strong, defined linework showcasing muscular features and shadows. The background is blank with some hatch marks near the head and shoulders.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.6 x 32 cm (19 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.398.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a village or small town from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is implied by the tops of trees and rooftops. The style features a painterly brushstroke technique with an Impressionist influence. The color palette is warm, with earthy tones and lush greens dominating. The sky shows soft blues and whites. A curved path leads into the scene, bordered by a stone wall and various buildings with Mediterranean architectural features. In the background, tall cypress trees and leafy treetops add depth and texture to the composition.

The South of France [recto]

Jan Matulka

1930

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Susan Teller Gallery, New York); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased March 3, 1999; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right on recto in graphite: Matulka

Wikidata ID

Q64580763

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