Reclining Female Nude with Table
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
1967.63.93
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Art Historical Context
Behold *Reclining Female N with Table*, a captivating drawing by American artist Carl Newman, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art. This full-length study depicts a nude female model reclining gracefully beside a simple table, capturing the timeless beauty of the human form a moment of quiet repose. Though the exact date remains unknown, the work exemplifies the intimate, observational nature of studio drawings, likely created as a personal study to explore anatomy and pose. As a drawing, this piece highlights Newman's skill in rendering the nude—a staple subject in Western art from the...