Nude Woman, Back View
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry Sayen and Miss Ann Sayen on behalf of Helene Zaun Newman
Accession Number
1967.63.3
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Art Historical Context
This drawing, titled Nude Woman, Back View, by Carl Newman is a captivating study of the female form, focusing on the torso from behind. As part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, it exemplifies the longstanding tradition of figure drawing in art education, where artists hone their skills in depicting anatomy, light, and shadow using live models. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, works like this were essential for artists to understand the human body's structure and grace. The back view provides a unique angle that emphasizes the spine's curve, the shoulders' b...