Elongated Female Nude
Original drawing on paper • Windsor (signed and dated '57)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern illustration / Modernist Figuration
Medium & Technique
Ink, wash, and charcoal on aged paper with possible highlights in pastel or chalk
Creation Period
1957
Dimensions & Format
Rectangular format with an octagonal or clipped-corner paper sheet; approximately 24 x 8 inches for the sheet
Subject Description
A stylized, highly elongated female nude figure with exaggerated proportions reminiscent of Modigliani or Giacometti. The figure features a very long neck and torso, minimalist facial features, and a vertical gray wash of shadow to the left.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant aging and creasing of the paper is evident
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Likely private collection; the signature 'Windsor 57' suggests an American or European illustrator or artist active in the mid-20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the post-war trend of existentialist figuration where the human form was stretched and simplified to convey psychological depth or stylistic elegance. It exemplifies the intersect of fine art and high-fashion illustration of the late 1950s.
Notable Features
The unique clipped-corner (elongated octagon) shape of the paper and the distinctively expressive 'Windsor' signature in the lower left.
Condition Issues
The paper shows heavy creasing, horizontal fold marks, and significant yellowing/toning. There are visible moisture spots or foxing near the center right edge. The mounting appears to be over a blue mat board which may not be acid-free.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional flattening and deacidification by a paper conservator; reframing with archival, acid-free matting and UV-protective glass to prevent further darkening and brittleness.
Collector Notes
Windsor 57