Artwork
Reclining Female Nude (recto)
Reclining Female Nude (recto) is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Reclining Female Nude is a drawing that depicts a woman in a relaxed pose.
- Accession no.
- 1989.242.a
- Credit line
- Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
About this work
Overview
Reclining Female Nude is a drawing that depicts a woman in a relaxed pose. The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines and a focus on capturing the subject's overall form.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a woman lying on her side, with her left arm behind her head and her right arm resting on her hip. The pose conveys a sense of relaxation and strength.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a sketchy style, with an emphasis on capturing the subject's muscular structure and curves. The use of loose lines and a plain background creates a sense of simplicity and focus on the figure.
Artist & collection
![Two Nude Youths [recto], by Federico Barocci](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/federico-barocci--two-nude-youths-recto--a057469b757ac46c-w320.webp)
![Male Nude [verso], by Michelangelo](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/michelangelo--male-nude-verso--d48a81b2ad2bdbb8-w320.webp)