Untitled (Reclining Nude) [verso]

1961

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names
Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image shows a painted illustration of a reclining full-body figure. The individual is lying on a surface with one arm propping up their upper body while the other arm rests along their side, and one leg is bent while the other is extended. The person's facial features are minimally detailed, with some brushstrokes indicating their face, and the hair is shown with light and dark strokes suggesting curls. The figure is nude, and there are no visible clothing or accessories. The surroundings are abstract, with a mix of dark and light strokes creating depth, and a pattern of diagonal lines is visible in one part of the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray and blue-gray washes over graphite on laminated wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Christopher and Alexandra Middendorf

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.1 x 58.5 cm (14 3/16 x 23 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.51.4.b

Associated Artworks

The image displays swirling lines and bold strokes converging into muted shapes, forming an abstract creation. On the left side, curving lines and shadowy areas suggest a human face, with overlapping shapes resembling eyes, a nose, and a mouth. On the right, splashes and vertical lines create a texture reminiscent of a rain-soaked window or dense vegetation. The image features fluid transitions and layered texture, inviting connections to familiar objects.

Summer [recto]

Jacob Kainen

1956

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: 27; lower left in black ink: Kainen '61

Wikidata ID

Q64579399

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