A long pose across dark fabric

Reclining Nude extends the figure horizontally over a blue covering, with a bent arm and warm cushions near the head. The darker supporting surface separates the body from the surrounding room. Broad areas of skin and fabric carry the arrangement without filling every edge with small detail.

A profile emerging from warm shadow

Seated Nude sets the upright sitter against a deep red-brown background, with pale fabric gathered around the waist. The head turns to one side, carrying attention away from the viewer. Light across the shoulder and torso makes the pose legible while the lower fabric is more loosely described.

Arches crossing a reflective river

The Bridges, Florence places a large stone bridge across the middle of the view, with smaller arches and buildings beyond. Boats occupy the near water. The repeated dark openings and their reflections give the scene depth, while the warm masonry links the architecture to the subdued tones of the figure studies.

Related artists and collections

Compare bodily observation in Thomas Eakins, portrait handling in Robert Henri and dark-to-light modelling in John Singer Sargent. Further nude art develops the figure studies, while architecture prints follows the bridges and layered urban views.

Read more in our guide to Thomas Eakins and figure painting.