
Grand Nu
1959
Antonio Saura's *Grand Nu* is a commanding diptych rendered in oil on canvas, showcasing the Spanish artist's signature gestural and expressionistic approach. The work presents a fragmented, raw depiction of the nude figure, built up through agitated brushwork and a stark, high-contrast palette dominated by blacks, whites, and grays. The diptych format amplifies the visceral intensity of the composition, reflecting Saura's engagement with themes of the human body, existential tension, and the legacy of art history.
- Medium
- oil on canvas, diptych
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 26, 2018
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