Nude from Back on a Background of the Sea (1940) by Francis Picabia

Nude from Back on a Background of the Sea - Francis Picabia - 1940

Artwork Information

TitleNude from Back on a Background of the Sea
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Date1940
Mediumoil,wood
Dimensions75 x 53 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Nude from Back on a Background of the Sea

The artwork titled “Nude from Back on a Background of the Sea” was created by Francis Picabia in 1940. This expressionist piece, rendered in oil on wood, measures 75 by 53 centimeters and belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu). Currently held in a private collection, the artwork exemplifies Picabia’s engagement with the expressionist movement.

The artwork depicts a nude figure seen from behind, set against a backdrop that evokes the sea. The use of vivid, dynamic brushstrokes in shades of blue and purple provides a striking contrast to the warm tones of the figure’s skin. The contours of the figure’s back are rendered with a sense of depth and texture, capturing the play of light across the flesh. The subject’s dark hair frames the head, which is slightly turned, creating a contemplative and serene mood. The interplay between the background’s fluidity and the solid form of the figure accentuates the expressive quality of the painting, characteristic of Picabia’s style during this period.

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