Who painted Standing Female Nude?

Standing Female Nude was painted by Unknown in 1909.

Where can I see Standing Female Nude?

Standing Female Nude is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Standing Female Nude

Unknown , 1909

Standing Female Nude is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Standing Female Nude, attributed to the artist known as 180_person, dates to around 1909. The work is an image depicting a solitary, unclothed figure captured in a side profile. It resides in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is presented as an example of early twentieth‑century figurative photography.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features a nude individual positioned laterally, holding a slender, elongated object reminiscent of a staff or branch. The figure’s back faces the viewer, emphasizing the contours of the torso and the gesture of grasping the implement, inviting contemplation of the body’s relationship to simple, everyday objects.

Technique & Style

Illumination arrives from the left, casting deep chiaroscuro shadows that delineate the model’s form against a muted, dark backdrop. The stark contrast between light and darkness accentuates the smooth, pale quality of the skin, creating a focused, almost sculptural presence that foregrounds the interplay of volume and void.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the early 1900s, the image has been part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings. The institution acquired the work as part of its broader effort to document photographic practices that intersect with ethnographic concerns, preserving it for scholarly and public reference.