Nude with Her Arms Raised (Le modèle nue les bras levés)
1925
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1925
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a woman with her arms raised above her head. Her body is turned slightly, showing one arm and shoulder clearly. The background is dark and blurry, focusing all attention on her shape and pose. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the lines look hand-drawn. The paper has a rough edge, and the image feels like it was made by pressing tools into the surface. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this kind of print was made.
