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Reclining nude

Leo Gestel

1909

unspecified

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Post-Impressionism Early Modern Nude

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Reclining nude is a 1909 unspecified by Leo Gestel, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?: Leo Gestel
When & what style?: 1909 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman lying down, facing away from the viewer. She's nude, with her back and buttocks visible. Her head is turned to the right, and her hair is dark and short. The background is dark and blurry, making the woman stand out. The woman's body is painted in a way that makes her look soft and smooth. Her skin is a light color, and her muscles are not very defined. The artist used a lot of colors to paint her, but they're all muted and don't stand out much. The painting is very calm and peaceful. It's like the woman is sleeping or relaxing. If you want to learn more about the artist who painted this, you could look up Leo Gestel.