Two Standing Female Nudes
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
1967.63.81
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Art Historical Context
"Two Standing Female Nudes" is a compelling drawing that showcases the timeless tradition of figure study in American art. Created by Carl Newman, the work depicts two full-length female figures posed as models, emphasizing natural posture and anatomical detail. As a drawing, it highlights the medium’s intimate qualities—its ability to capture subtle lines, shading, and movement with directness and spontaneity that paintings sometimes lack. Nude studies like this one have long served as essential exercises for artists exploring human proportion and form. They reflect a deep respect for the bo...