Reclining Female Nude

Smith, Matthew, Sir 1879 - 1959

Summary

Reclining female nude executed in a Fauvist style. Legs cropped to mid-calf position, with the model's head seen in profile. Her knees are raised, with her right arm resting languidly and her left arm positioned across her chest. The figure reclines on bedding coloured from soft blue to vermillion. This is a sensual, intimate portrait amidst plush fabrics, represented in an impressionistic style.