Artwork
Standing Nude
Standing Nude is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Frans Buffa & sons.
About this work
Overview
Standing Nude is a 1897 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist associated with Amsterdam Impressionism. The work is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary nude figure with arms raised, set against a textured, rough wall background with yellow and red hues. The figure's pose and the artist's focus on basic forms and light effects create a straightforward representation.
Technique & Style
Breitner's use of oil paint is characterized by thick brushstrokes, particularly on the figure's back and shoulders, giving the work a sculpted quality. The artist's emphasis on capturing light and basic shapes results in a relatively unrefined, impressionistic representation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1897, Standing Nude is a product of Breitner's work during the late 19th century, a period when he was exploring the effects of light and atmosphere in his paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
