Seated Female Nude

Rembrandt van Rijn

Created:
Movement:
1660/62
Baroque
key Notes:
Chiaroscuro, Intimate Realism
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Dimensions:
Primary/secondary supports: 21.2 × 17.5 cm (8 3/8 × 6 15/16 in.)
medium:
Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, with subtractive highlights (scraping) and touches of opaque white watercolor corrections, on ivory laid paper, laid down on cream laid card
Difficulty:
Expert
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Seated Female Nude by Rembrandt van Rijn

The painting "Seated Female Nude," created by Rembrandt van Rijn between 1660 and 1662, exemplifies the artist's mastery in the use of pen and brown ink, combined with brush and brown wash techniques. This work is notable for its subtractive highlights achieved through scraping, as well as the application of opaque white watercolor corrections, all executed on ivory laid paper mounted on cream laid card. Rembrandt's approach to the human form in this piece reflects his deep understanding of anatomy and his ability to convey the subtleties of light and shadow. The artwork is significant in illustrating Rembrandt's innovative techniques during the later period of his career, a time when he faced personal and financial challenges. As one of the most influential artists of the Dutch Golden Age, Rembrandt's contributions to art include a profound impact on portraiture and the use of chiaroscuro, which continue to be studied and admired today.

Description of the work:

Seated Female Nude by Rembrandt van Rijn

The artwork "Seated Female Nude," created by Rembrandt van Rijn between 1660 and 1662, exemplifies the artist's mastery in using pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, with subtractive highlights and touches of opaque white watercolor on ivory laid paper. This piece reflects Rembrandt's skillful exploration of the human form and his innovative use of materials to achieve depth and texture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Seated Female Nude