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Nud culcat, by Max Hermann Maxy, 1943

Nud culcat

Max Hermann Maxy

1943

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Nud culcat is a 1943 by Max Hermann Maxy, depicting Nude, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Max Hermann Maxy
When & what style?
1943
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a reclining nude figure lying on a bed. The person’s body is painted in soft pinks and warm browns, with a relaxed pose and one arm bent behind their head. The background is dark and rough, with a faint shape of another figure in the corner. The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to create a bold, almost sculpted look. The lighting is uneven, making some areas glow while others stay shadowy. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Max Hermann Maxy
Artist

Max Hermann Maxy

Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.

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