Reclining Nude

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

The image portrays a figure from the back, primarily showcasing the upper torso and legs. The person is positioned in a reclining posture, with the body turned away from the viewer, suggesting they are lying on their side. The facial features are not prominently detailed due to the person's head being turned away; however, the outline of the head suggests medium-length hair that appears wavy. There are no visible clothing items on the figure, but the use of shading and technique suggests the natural contours of the body. The surrounding area appears abstract, using soft lines that blend with the textured paper, which is the main background element. The piece is rendered in shades of reddish-brown, enhancing the soft and organic feel of the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk heightened with white on brown laid paper (back of postmarked envelope)

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.4 x 35.5 cm (10 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.47.56


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA, 1969; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AM; verso addressed to Maillol

Wikidata ID

Q64536420

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