Edward Hopper

(Standing Female Nude with Arms Raised, Rear View)
1920–1925

A detailed charcoal sketch of a standing nude female figure viewed from behind with her arms raised and hands clasping her head. The artwork captures the play of light and shadow on her body, emphasizing the natural curves and musculature. The background is minimal, highlighting the figure's form.

A detailed charcoal sketch of a standing nude female figure viewed from behind with her arms raised and hands clasping her head. The artwork captures the play of light and shadow on her body, emphasizing the natural curves and musculature. The background is minimal, highlighting the figure's form.

Not on view

Date
1920–1925

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Fabricated chalk on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 16 5/8 × 10 9/16in. (42.2 × 26.8 cm)

Accession number
70.471

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Edward Hopper
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