Sitting nude
- 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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