Standing Nude Study (View from Behind)
Drawing on paper • Anonymous (likely a life drawing study or student work)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism / Figurative Abstraction
Medium & Technique
Charcoal or soft graphite, executed with gestural, expressive strokes and smudging
Creation Period
Modern or Contemporary (latter half of the 20th Century or 21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A gestural study of a human figure viewed from behind, emphasizing the musculature of the shoulders and the line of the spine through rapid, energetic marks
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing minor paper undulation but overall clean surface
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 (depending on attribution)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $200
Provenance History
Unknown; likely from a private studio or educational collection
Art Historical Significance
Represents the ongoing importance of live figure drawing in artistic training and the use of gestural marks to capture movement rather than static detail
Notable Features
High contrast between the white of the paper and the saturated black medium; dynamic use of negative space to define the figure's silhouette
Condition Issues
Visible rippling of the paper (cockling) suggesting it may be unfixed or stored in high humidity
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting, UV-protective glazing, and firm archival mounting to flatten the support