Artwork
Studiu - Nud
Studiu - Nud is a drawing by Cornel Medrea. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Studiu - Nud is a drawing by Cornel Medrea, created around 1949. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated nude figure with legs apart and arms resting on knees. The subject's head is tilted, with one hand touching their face, conveying a relaxed, introspective pose.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, quick lines and simple shading. Light pencil strokes define the subject's shapes and posture, while cross-hatching adds depth and dimension, emphasizing the body's curves and form.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made mid-century Romanian figurative works with a sculptural edge. Look for Maternitate, a warm terracotta that feels like a quiet embrace, and La plajă, a bronze where figures catch the light just right.…
