Nude on Cliff

1918

Frantisek Drtikol

Associated Names
František Drtikol

Artist, Czech, 1883 - 1961

The drawing depicts a rock formation or cliff face viewed from below, suggesting the viewer is looking upwards. The horizon is not visible, as the rocks dominate the composition, extending towards the top edge of the image. The brushstrokes are dark, dense, and textured, implying a heavy application of charcoal or pencil to convey the rocks' rough texture and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray and black against a brownish paper background, creating contrast to highlight the dramatic presence of the natural structures. The technique and palette contribute to an impression of solidity and massiveness in the rock forms, some of which reach into the sky. Near the bottom, vertical strokes suggest trees or bushes, providing scale to the towering rock formations in the distance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Drtikol 30/6 1918

Wikidata ID

Q64570472

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