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Two Nudes, by Erhard Schön, 1526

Two Nudes

Erhard Schön

1526

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Two Nudes is a 1526 by Erhard Schön, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Erhard Schön
When & what style?
1526
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image depicts two nude women standing side by side, facing each other. The woman on the left has her right arm extended, while the woman on the right has her left arm extended, as if they are about to touch hands. Both women have their hair pulled back and are standing barefoot. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to focus attention on the two figures. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the two women forming a sense of harmony and balance. If you're interested in exploring more art from the same era, you might want to check out the works of Erhard Schön, a German artist known for his engravings and woodcuts.

About the artist

Portrait of Erhard Schön
Artist

Erhard Schön

Erhard Schön (c. 1491–1542) was a German woodcut designer and painter. Schön was born in Nuremberg as the son of painter Max Schön III. He probably started to learn his trade as an artist in the workshop of his father.…

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