Artwork

Reclining Nude

Reclining Nude, by William Strang, 1898
Reclining Nude, by William Strang, 1898

Reclining Nude is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Strang. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Reclining Nude is a drawing by William Strang, created in 1898. It is a representation of the human form in a relaxed pose.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a figure lying on its side with bent arms supporting its head, conveying a sense of repose.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, rapid lines and subtle shading that accentuates the body's contours, achieved through a medium such as pencil or charcoal.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Strang

Artist

William Strang

William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.

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