Artwork
Nude [recto]
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Nude [recto] is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This lithograph shows a woman sitting sideways, her back to us.
This lithograph shows a woman sitting sideways, her back to us.
Light catches her shoulders and arms. The lines are clean and strong.
Hassam made this in 1918. He often used lithography to show movement.
Here the quiet pose still feels alive.
Lithography prints the image from stone or metal. Hassam carved smooth shapes.
It lets the paper keep a soft, warm look.
Find more lithographs by Hassam, Childe.
Overview
Nude (1918) is a lithograph by Childe Hassam featuring a seated female figure viewed from behind, characterized by clean, strong lines and a soft, warm paper texture.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a serene, sideways-seated woman, with light accentuating her shoulders and arms. Despite the static pose, the composition conveys a sense of subtle vitality.
Technique & Style
Hassam utilized lithography to create smooth, elegant shapes, leveraging the medium's capabilities to capture movement's suggestion in a quiet scene. The lithographic process preserves the paper's natural warmth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, this piece exemplifies Hassam's frequent use of lithography to explore dynamic forms, even in tranquil compositions.
Context
Nude reflects early 20th-century artistic tendencies, emphasizing the beauty of the human form through minimalist composition and refined lines.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
