Reclining Nude

Aristide Maillol

Cleveland Museum of Art

Reclining Nude by Aristide Maillol: A sepia-toned sketch of a reclining nude woman. The woman is lying on her side with her body curving in a circular motion. Her head is resting on her left arm. The right arm is bent at the elbow and resting on her stomach. The left leg is bent at the knee with the foot behind the right leg. The right leg is slightly bent. The drawing is done in reddish-brown pencil or pastel on beige paper. The background is plain and unadorned. The woman's facial features are not detailed. The focus is on the overall form and shape of the body.