Academic Nude Art

Early 20th Century School
Female Nude Study
Oil on canvas, framed
22 by 18 in Framed
16 by 12 in unframed

A sensuous academic study of a standing female nude, executed with confident brushwork and soft modeling of the flesh tones. The figure, shown in partial profile with arms extended, emerges against a loosely rendered, shadowed background of blues and greys, lending dramatic contrast to the warm, naturalistic treatment of the body. The composition emphasizes both anatomical precision and expressive atmosphere, reflecting early 20th-century academic traditions while hinting at impressionistic influences. Presented in a giltwood frame with beaded inner molding and antique handmade glass.