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Reclining Nude

1918

Frantisek Drtikol

Associated Names

František Drtikol

Artist, Czech, 1883 - 1961

The image shows an artistic representation of a reclining figure in a relaxed pose. The figure is lying on its side with bent knees. The facial features are subtle, and the hair is short or slicked back. The body is bare, and there are no visible clothing or accessories. The background is a soft, neutral tone with a textured frame. The composition focuses on the figure against a minimalistic background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal on tan paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 45.2 x 30500 cm (17 13/16 x 12007 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.55

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Inscriptions

signed and dated lower right in graphite: Drtikol 20/11 1918

Wikidata ID

Q64570474

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