Before the Release, No.2 (Avant la detente. II) 1930

"Before the Release, No. 2 (Avant la detente. II)" is a 1930 etching by André Dunoyer de Segonzac. The drawing depicts a nude male figure in a dynamic pose, his arm outstretched and his body contorted. The artist’s fluid lines capture the figure’s form and movement, with a sense of energy and vitality. This etching is characteristic of Segonzac’s style, which emphasized the human figure as a subject. He was a master of line and form, using simplified but expressive strokes to convey a strong sense of presence. The drawing’s subject matter and expressive technique make it a notable example of Segonzac’s work.