Nude
1929
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1929
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a person’s back and side, bent forward slightly. The drawing is loose and quick, with dark lines and smudged shading. The paper is light, and the strokes look rushed, like the artist was working fast. The signature in the corner reads "W.K. Leuthold." That’s the only clear detail—no extra marks or background. If you like fast, sketchy drawings, check out chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth.
