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Femme nue vue de dos (Nude Woman Seen from the Back)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman's body viewed three-quarters from the back, sitting with her shoulders turned towards the viewer. Her face is in profile, looking over her shoulder. She has styled, voluminous dark hair and delicate facial features, emphasizing her eyes and nose. The woman is not wearing any clothing, and her form is depicted using fine linework and crosshatching for depth and texture. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features abstract, energetic patterns of intricate cross-hatched lines around the woman.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
drypoint and etching on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
3309 × 4211 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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