Artwork
Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Strang. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1935.26
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Reclining Nude is a drawing by William Strang, created in 1898. It is a representation of the human form in a relaxed pose.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure lying on its side with bent arms supporting its head, conveying a sense of repose.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, rapid lines and subtle shading that accentuates the body's contours, achieved through a medium such as pencil or charcoal.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Strang was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.
