Study of a Nude Old Woman Clenching Her Fists, and Two Decorative Objects
1901
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1901
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of a Nude Old Woman Clenching Her Fists, and Two Decorative Objects is a 1901 crayon by Gustav Klimt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a hunched-over woman with rounded shoulders and clenched fists, her body loose and heavy. Her face is blurred, almost hidden, and her arms hang limp. In the background, two rough, blocky shapes look like vases or containers, drawn quickly in blue. The artist used only blue and black crayon on paper, keeping it simple and raw. The lines are confident but not polished, like a quick study. Look up Klimt, Gustav to see how he worked with color and form in other sketches.
