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Back of Nude Woman

Gaston Lachaise

Artwork Details

Back of Nude Woman
circa 1920s
Gaston Lachaise
graphite on off-white wove paper
18 in x 11 15/16 in (45.72 cm x 30.32 cm);28 3/16 in x 22 ¼ in (71.6 cm x 56.52 cm);18 in x 11 15/16 in (45.72 cm x 30.32 cm)
Museum Purchase
1948/1.90

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Description

By reducing contour to a minimum and exaggerating parts of the female anatomy, Lachaise created a witty sketch in which the line itself suggests gender.

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