Torso and right arm
1913
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1913
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a nude figure from the waist up, with the right arm raised. The figure is drawn in blue ink, with bold lines and shading that give it a sense of volume. The artist has used simple, expressive lines to capture the pose and movement of the figure. The drawing is quite abstract, with the figure simplified into basic shapes and lines. The artist has focused on capturing the overall gesture and movement of the figure, rather than trying to create a detailed or realistic representation. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri.