Blue Nude
1922
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This quick sketch shows a person standing sideways, one hand near their neck. The colors are soft—pale blue and pink tones—with a light, almost smudged look. The background is just a plain, warm paper color, so all focus stays on the figure. The artist used pastel, which lets colors blend easily for a loose, sketchy feel. The figure’s pose is simple but confident, with one leg slightly bent. Check out how pastel lets artists create soft, blended colors like this.
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