Reclining nude with folded arms behind her head
- Artist
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Date
- 1917 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Nude painting (nu)
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
'Reclining nude with folded arms behind her head' is a powerful work of Expressionism, showcasing an intimate portrayal of the human form through oil on canvas. The subject lays exposed with her arms cradling her head, rendering an emotive energy that resonates with vulnerability and sensuality. As a classic example of Nude painting (nu), the artist captures the nude figure in a manner that aligns with the rich artist traditions of the genre. Despite its raw honesty, the painting embraces the socio-cultural acceptances of nudity in art, reflecting considerably more tolerance than the typical standards for nudity in everyday life.
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