Nude

Accession Number
1987/1.315

Title
Nude

Artist(s)
Philip Grausman

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1970

Medium & Support
graphite on Fabriano Artistico paper

Dimensions
22 1/4 in x 29 15/16 in (56.52 cm x 76.04 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Maestro and Madame Vladimir Horowitz

Subject matter
Best known for his figurative sculptures, Grausman depicts the alternative to his portraits here. Similar to a other drawings of the period, this shows the simple and smooth lines that can also be found in his sculptures.

Physical Description
This drawing shows the backside of a person's body. The figure is reclining, and leans to the right with their legs bent so that their knees point upwards. The lower part of their body is darker and more defined. The print is signed and dated (l.r.) "Grausman / 1970".

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Primary Object Type
life drawing

Additional Object Classification(s)
Drawing

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
drawings (visual works)
modern and contemporary art
nudes (representations)
reclining

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