The artwork titled “Nude with a Guitar” by the artist Balthus was created in 1986 and belongs to the Expressionism movement. It falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The painting depicts a nude figure in a state of repose, lying on what appears to be a soft surface with a guitar positioned across her body. The figure is portrayed with one arm behind her head and the other hand resting above her torso, suggesting a sense of relaxation or contemplation. The muted color palette, consisting of earthy and pastel tones, enhances the quiet and serene mood that pervades the piece. Soft light filters through a window with closed shutters in the background, adding a subtle play of light and shadow that accentuates the form and composition. The artist’s brushstrokes convey a gentle, almost tactile quality to the figure’s skin and the surrounding elements, achieving an intimate yet tranquil atmosphere within the artwork.
