Artwork
Standing Female Nude
Standing Female Nude is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Weie. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Standing Female Nude is a 1923 oil painting by Edvard Weie, a Danish Modernist artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a female nude figure standing with her back to the viewer, her head turned to the left, and her arms posed in a relaxed manner. The dynamic pose conveys a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Weie's use of bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors creates a spontaneous and immediate effect. The post-Impressionist style is characterized by a mix of warm and cool tones in the background, with expressive colors and loose brushwork.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. Weie, who was awarded the Eckersberg Medal in 1925, created the work in 1923 and passed away in 1943 in Frederiksberg.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Viggo Thorvald Edvard Weie (18 November 1879 - 9 April 1943) was a Danish Modernist painter. He was a recipient of Eckersberg Medal in 1925. He died during 1943 in Frederiksberg.
