The artwork, titled “Nude,” was created by Tsuguharu Foujita in 1926. It belongs to the Magic Realism movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork portrays a figure in repose, rendered with an exquisite delicacy and attention to detail. The subject appears to be a female, lying in a slightly curled position with her knees drawn up and her head tilted back. Foujita’s use of soft shading and fine lines accentuate the contours and form of the body, creating a lifelike yet ethereal depiction. The minimalist background further draws attention to the subject, emphasizing the serene and contemplative mood of the piece. The subtle interplay of light and shadow imbues the figure with a three-dimensional quality, characteristic of Foujita’s meticulous technique and the Magic Realism movement.
