The artwork titled “Standing Nude” by artist Joan Miró was completed in the year 1921. This oil painting on canvas is a representation of the Cubism art movement and features the genre of nude painting (nu). It measures 130 cm in height by 96 cm in width. The artwork was formerly housed at the Perls Galleries in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork in question presents a stylized, abstracted figure of a nude female form. It is rendered with a series of shapes and forms characteristic of the Cubist aesthetic, which seeks to deconstruct and reenvision subjects from multiple perspectives simultaneously. Color plays a significant role in this piece, with warm reds and oranges contrasting against lighter shades and the surrounding negative space, creating a stark and dynamic visual experience. The figure appears simplified and geometric, yet there is a semblance of organic curvature that brings a sense of life to the composition. The nude figure dominates the canvas, with a confident stance that commands the viewer’s attention. The fragmented body planes and simplified details are hallmarks of Miró’s exploration into the breakdown of form and a testament to the innovations of the Cubist movement.
