Liegender Weiblicher Akt III (Reclining Female Nude III )
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image depicts a reclining female nude, rendered in black drypoint on laid paper. The subject lies on her back, with her head tilted to the left and her right arm raised above her head. Her left arm rests on her stomach, and her legs are bent at the knees. The artist's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of depth and volume in the figure. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of drypoint and its role in the development of modern printmaking, explore the works of Lovis Corinth.
