Abstract Standing Nude
Work on paper; drawing on heavy weight paper • Unknown contemporary artist; suggests the influence of Neo-Expressionism or contemporary figure drawing workshops.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Neo-Expressionist study or Figurative Abstraction.
Medium & Technique
Charcoal or oil pastel on paper. Employs gestural, expressive mark-making with varying pressure and smudging to create volume.
Creation Period
Late 20th century to contemporary (c. 1980 - present)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 30 x 22 inches (76 x 56 cm); portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A fragmented, gestural representation of a standing female figure from a three-quarter rear perspective. The profile focuses on the curvature of the spine, hip, and shoulder, utilizing bold black strokes to suggest motion and form over anatomical precision.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; appears to be a fresh work on paper with minor edge rippling typical of heavy media.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; lacks visible stamps or signatures in the provided image. Expected to be from a private studio or local gallery context.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century shifts toward expressive figuration that prioritizes the artist's physical interaction with the medium over academic realism.
Notable Features
Striking contrast between the raw white of the paper and the heavy, saturated black medium; dynamic use of negative space to define the figure's silhouette.
Condition Issues
Slight surface smudging inherent to the medium; potential minor handling creases at edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional mounting and framing under UV-protective glass with a dry-mount or hinge-mount process to prevent sagging.