Artwork
Study of a Seated Female Nude
Study of a Seated Female Nude is a drawing by Raymond James Coxon. It dates from 1954 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study of a Seated Female Nude is a 1954 pen and ink drawing by Raymond James Coxon.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated female nude with a neutral expression, her body relaxed with legs bent and feet tucked under her. Her head is turned slightly to the right, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a loose, gestural style with bold lines and minimal shading, creating an expressive and simple representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
Although inscribed on the reverse as 'William Coxon' in pencil, the drawing is correctly attributed to Raymond James Coxon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond James Coxon (18 August 1896 – 31 January 1997) was an English artist. He enrolled at the Leeds School of Art, the Royal College of Art, and became a teacher in the Richmond School of Art. The creative work of…
