“Nu assis,” created in 1927 by the artist Tsuguharu Foujita, belongs to the Magic Realism art movement. This artwork, classified as a sketch and study, depicts a seated nude figure in a contemplative pose.
The artwork features a detailed and delicately rendered nude female figure. The subject is positioned sitting, with one leg crossed over the other and one arm raised to touch her chest. The figure is partially draped with a cloth that covers her lower half. The artist has used fine lines and shading to give form and dimension to the figure, capturing the texture of the skin and the subtleties of the human body. The subject’s face is serene, showing refined features and a calm, introspective expression. The background is plain, directing all focus towards the intricacies of the figure.
