Nude Fixing Her Hair (Nu se coiffant)

1933

Jacques Villon

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

This is a drawing of an abstract figure amidst dynamic cross-hatching. The image features a sketchy, dynamic depiction of a figure that appears to be moving or dancing, with the surroundings filled with dense, intersecting lines that create a sense of depth and texture. The cross-hatching technique adds a sense of movement and tension to the composition, while the figure itself is outlined with bold, sweeping strokes, suggesting motion and energy. The paper shows signs of wear and texture, emphasizing the rawness of the artistic expression.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.281

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, no. E370


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Auberty, Jacqueline and Charles Pérussaux. Jacques Villon: Catalogue de son oeuvre gravé. Paris: Paul Prouté, 1950.

1979

  • Ginestet, Colette de and Catherine Pouillon. Jacques Villon: les estampes et les illustrations: catalogue raisonne. Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques, 1979.

Wikidata ID

Q65359022

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