Evening, Nude on a Bed
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white sketch shows a woman sitting on a bed, draped in loose fabric. She’s barefoot, with one leg bent and the other dangling over the edge. A chair and a folded blanket lie nearby, and the room feels dim, with shadows pooling in the corners. The drawing is all about light and shadow—notice how the artist used shading to make her body pop against the dark background. It’s simple but striking. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.
