Female figure, Nude
late 19th-20th century
Maillol, like Matisse, honed a dramatically simplified approach to the figure, whether in two-dimensions or three. In drawings like this, one can appreciate his preference for line to carry the burden of describing a female form, in opposition to more traditional approaches that would include extensive modeling and shading to achieve the likeness of a figure.
Conte crayon
Overall: 20 1/4 x 16 1/2in. (51.4 x 41.9cm)
Image: 12 1/4 x 8 7/8in. (31.1 x 22.5cm)
Gift of Norman Davis
56.275
Provenance: [Norman Davis, Seattle, Washington]; to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 1956