Sitting nude

Sitting nude by Albert Gleizes
Artist
Albert Gleizes
Date
1909
Style
Cubism
Genre
Nude painting (nu)
The painting titled Sitting nude exemplifies Cubism through its Crystal Cubism phase, characterized by a focus on flat surface activity and large overlapping geometric planes. Rooted in an abstract geometric structure, the composition emphasizes the primacy of form over realistic representation. As a nude painting (nu), it explores the human figure through fragmented planes and bold shapes, minimizing depth and perspective. This approach underscores the movement’s shift from reconstructing visual reality to highlighting the underlying geometric essence, creating a dynamic tension between abstraction and figuration.

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