Artwork
Study of a standing nude
Study of a standing nude is a drawing by David CBE Jones. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study of a standing nude is a 1926 drawing by David CBE Jones, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nude woman standing with her back to the viewer, her left hand resting on her hip. A draped garment is shown on her left arm.
Technique & Style
Executed in a sketchy style with loose lines and minimal shading, the drawing employs cross-hatching to convey texture and folds. The beige background is plain and unadorned.
Context
The work showcases the artist's use of drawing techniques, particularly cross-hatching, to achieve a simple yet elegant representation of the human form.
Artist & collection
Artist
British artist David Jones made pencil and watercolour studies of people and places in the early 1920s.
