Nude Study
Walter Richard Sickert
key Notes:
Walter Richard Sickert's "Nude Study" is characterized by the following two descriptive phrases:
1. **Expressive Realism**
2. **Subdued Palette**
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Dimensions:
Plate: 13.2 × 16.3 cm (5 1/4 × 6 7/16 in.); Sheet: 13.4 × 16.6 cm (5 5/16 × 6 9/16 in.)
medium:
Etching on cream laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Nude Study" by Walter Richard Sickert is a work that exemplifies the artist's focus on the human form and his interest in capturing the intimate and often unidealized aspects of his subjects. Sickert, a prominent figure in the Camden Town Group, frequently explored themes of urban life and domestic interiors, and this painting reflects his characteristic use of muted tones and textured brushwork.
Description of the work:
Walter Richard Sickert's "Nude Study" is an etching that presents a figure rendered with a focus on line and form, capturing the subject in a relaxed, seated pose. The use of cream laid paper enhances the contrast and texture, emphasizing the intricate details and tonal variations achieved through Sickert's etching technique.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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