The artwork titled “Two Nudes,” created by Francis Picabia around 1941, is an oil on cardboard painting that belongs to the Kitsch art movement. It measures 106 x 75.5 cm and is classified under the genre of nude painting (nu). This piece is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts two female figures in a state of undress, one reclining and the other partially covered with a red drape. The reclining figure, with an expression of serene repose, contrasts with the more alert and inquisitive demeanor of the other, whose hand draws attention to the vibrant red fabric. The use of light and shadow accentuates the contours and features of the women’s bodies, adding a sense of depth and realism. The composition and subject matter evoke a sense of intimacy and contemplation, characteristic of Picabia’s nuanced approach to the human form in his later works.