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Female Nude with Outstretched Arms

1896

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Associated Names

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Artist, Czech, 1865 - 1927

The image shows a full-body drawing of a female figure posed with her arms extended outward, one slightly higher than the other. She is standing on both feet, with a slight curve in her body. Her head is turned to the right and she has delicate facial features, softly defined eyes and nose, and styled hair. The figure is depicted without clothing or jewelry, highlighting the anatomical study of the human form. The background is plain, with no additional elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 43.8 x 30.1 cm (17 1/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2004.109.28

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Wikidata ID

Q64591853

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