Seated Female Nude (1921) by M.C. Escher

Seated Female Nude - M.C. Escher - 1921

Artwork Information

TitleSeated Female Nude
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1921
Art MovementCubism

About Seated Female Nude

The artwork titled “Seated Female Nude” was created by M.C. Escher in 1921. It is associated with the Cubism art movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).

The artwork features a female figure seated within a triangular frame with a contemplative expression. The composition employs bold, graphic lines to delineate the figure, emphasizing angular forms that suggest the influences of Cubism. The artwork’s background is stark, enhancing the figure’s prominence and further drawing attention to the geometric approach of Escher’s style during this period. The overall aesthetic is marked by strong contrasts and a clear, calculated structure typical of Cubist interpretations.

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