Seated Nude, Back-View

ca. 1913

Not on view

The bold, defining strokes in this drawing exemplify the dynamism of Gaudier-Brzeska’s characteristic style. As a key figure in the Vorticist movement founded by Wyndham Lewis, Gaudier-Brzeska developed a direct carving technique as a sculptor, influenced by Indian, Assyrian, Japanese, West African, and Pacific Island art. The strong lines in this drawing echo his sculptural approach and reinforce his fascination with the human form.

Artwork Details

Title: Seated Nude, Back-View
Artist: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (French, Saint-Jean-de-Braye 1891–1915 Neuville-Saint-Vaast)
Date: ca. 1913
Medium: Charcoal on paper
Dimensions: 16 1/4 × 11 1/2 in. (41.3 × 29.2 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of the Constance B. and Carroll L. Cartwright Collection, 2025
Object Number: 2025.236.3
Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

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