Untitled (reclining nude on carpet against painted backdrop of waves)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of a nude woman reclining on a carpet against a backdrop. The woman is lying on her left side on a patterned fabric with dark and light-colored designs. Her left arm is bent at the elbow with her hand on her head, while her right arm is extended in front of her. She wears a decorative cloth around her hips. The background depicts a painted scene of waves and a cloudy sky. The photograph has a light-colored border with signs of wear and tear. The artist's work is characteristic of early 20th-century photography. The overall composition and style are reminiscent of work by Edward Steichen.