Artwork
Reclining Female Nude
Reclining Female Nude is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown artist. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Reclining Female Nude is a painting by Xun Xu, a Chinese artist and official. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection and depicts a nude female figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a naked woman lying on her side, her head resting on one hand, with a relaxed yet strong physique. The dark background emphasizes her form.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a clear distinction between the subject's skin and the background, employing a technique that generates depth and drama.
History & Provenance
The work was painted in 1811, a date that does not align with Xun Xu's known lifetime during the late Three Kingdoms and early Jin dynasty, suggesting a potential discrepancy or misattribution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…
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