Artwork
Torso and right arm
Torso and right arm is a drawing by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Torso and right arm is a 1913 pen drawing on paper by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, depicting a nude figure from the waist up with the right arm raised.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a simplified, abstracted form, focusing on the overall gesture and movement rather than detailed representation. The figure is reduced to basic shapes and lines, capturing its pose and volume through bold lines and shading.
Technique & Style
Executed in blue ink, the drawing employs simple, expressive lines to convey the figure's movement. The artist's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of volume, while the abstraction simplifies the form into essential elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska carved his name into art history in a single, intense decade.
