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Autograf cu desen

Joseph Bernard

1910

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Autograf cu desen is a 1910 by Joseph Bernard, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Joseph Bernard
When & what style?: 1910
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This sketch shows a pale, faintly drawn nude figure with loose, sketchy lines. The handwriting around it is messy, almost like notes scribbled in a hurry. The paper looks worn, with watercolor smudges blending into the background. The writing is in French, though it’s hard to read—it might be a mix of poetry and quick thoughts. The figure’s form is simple, with no real detail, just quick strokes. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.