1902
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Study is a 1902 oil by Arcadi Mas i Fontdevila, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
The painting shows two people, a man and a woman, in a relaxed pose. The woman sits with her back to us, while the man lies on his side, facing away from her. Both are nude, with the woman's hair tied up in a red band. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the figures. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Arcadi Mas i Fondevila, or Fontdevila (12 November 1852 in Barcelona – 31 January 1934 in Sitges), was a Catalan painter and graphic artist.
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