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Female lower back and buttocks, by J Wetselaar-Whittaker, 1970

Female lower back and buttocks

J Wetselaar-Whittaker

1970

From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

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Overview

Female lower back and buttocks is a 1970 by J Wetselaar-Whittaker, depicting Anatomy, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?
J Wetselaar-Whittaker
When & what style?
1970
Where can I see it?
Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This drawing shows a person’s lower back and buttocks from behind. The skin is smooth but has a few faint lines, like light shading. The legs are straight, with a small gap between them. The artist focused on simple shapes and soft shadows. It looks like a study, maybe for learning how the body works. Next, look up medicine, anatomy, biology to see how artists used drawings like this.

About the artist

Artist

J Wetselaar-Whittaker

This artist made precise studies of the body—drawings and sculptures that cut straight to the bones, muscles, and tissues.

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