
Reclining Nude
1931
A luminous reclining female nude is rendered with Foujita's signature milky, porcelain-like skin, achieved through his distinctive technique of mixing oil paint with a fine ground to create an almost translucent, velvety surface. The figure is set against a richly patterned background, a hallmark of the artist's work, reflecting his unique synthesis of Western oil painting traditions and Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. Foujita's masterful draftsmanship is evident in the delicate, precise contour lines that define the body, bridging his training in both Paris and Tokyo.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale
November 26, 2017
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