Untitled

Untitled

Otto Dix

1923

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a pencil drawing of a nude woman on paper. The woman is depicted in a full-body pose, with her head turned slightly to the left. Her body is rendered in various shades of gray, with darker lines used to define her features and contours. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and her hair is styled in a short, curly bob. She is shown standing with her weight shifted onto one leg, while the other leg is bent at the knee. Her arms are relaxed by her sides, and her hands are not visible in the drawing. The overall style of the drawing is realistic, with attention to detail and texture. The artist's use of shading and line work creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. For more information on the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.

More by Otto Dix

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app