Nudes
1920
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1920
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting shows a nude woman standing next to a man who is sitting on the ground. The woman has her arms crossed over her chest, and the man is looking up at her. The woman's body is lit up, while the man's body is in shadow. This contrast between light and dark creates a sense of depth in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the use of light and shadow in art, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.