Standing Nude, Holding a Fan (1925) by Matthew Smith

Standing Nude, Holding a Fan - Matthew Smith - 1925

Artwork Information

TitleStanding Nude, Holding a Fan
ArtistMatthew Smith
Date1925
Art MovementExpressionism

About Standing Nude, Holding a Fan

The artwork titled “Standing Nude, Holding a Fan” was created by the artist Matthew Smith in the year 1925. This piece falls under the genre of nude painting, known in French as “nu,” and is representative of the Expressionism art movement.

The artwork depicts a nude figure of a woman standing upright, holding a fan. The artist employs bold brushstrokes and a vibrant but somewhat muted color palette, a characteristic trait of the Expressionism movement, to convey a sense of raw emotion and intensity. The woman’s body, characterized by its voluptuous form, dominates the composition, while her pose suggests both confidence and introspection. The background consists of broad, abstract strokes of color, which serve to emphasize the subject and her form. The overall ambiance of the painting is one of candid realism intertwined with expressive spontaneity.

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