The artwork titled “Nu au Soleil (Nude in the Sun)” was created by Jean Metzinger in 1935. This piece represents the Cubism and Neoclassicism art movements and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts a nude female figure seated in a relaxed pose with her legs crossed and an arm resting on her knee. The figure is bathed in warm sunlight, with shadows and highlights accentuating her form. The background consists of an architectural setting, possibly a building or a large balcony, with distant rooftops and a blue sky beyond. The artist employs a distinctive technique with geometric shapes and angular forms, further highlighting the influence of Cubism. The use of a muted color palette, featuring soft blues, browns, and whites, creates a harmonious balance within the composition. At the bottom left of the artwork, there is a detailed still life arrangement of flowers, and on the right, a bowl of fruit, adding an additional layer of richness to the scene.
