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Untitled, by Charles Despiau, crayon, 1920

Untitled

Charles Despiau

1920

crayon

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1920 crayon by Charles Despiau, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Despiau
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image depicts a nude woman sitting in a chair, her body turned slightly to the right. Her face is tilted downward, and her eyes are closed. The woman's left arm is bent, with her hand resting on the arm of the chair, while her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand placed on her right thigh. Her legs are crossed, with her right leg resting on her left. The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the woman's figure. The woman's body is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the contours of her face and the curves of her body. The use of crayon on paper gives the image a soft, delicate quality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Charles Despiau.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles Despiau
Artist

Charles Despiau

Charles Despiau was a French sculptor and teacher. He also worked as a draftsman, graphic artist and book illustrator.

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