Nude Figure Standing and Holding Her Ankle 1934

Gerhard Marcks' 1934 pencil drawing, "Nude Figure Standing and Holding Her Ankle," depicts a simplified female form contorted in a dynamic pose, holding her ankle with her hand. Marcks, a German sculptor and graphic artist, is known for his expressive and often simplified figures, evident in this work. The gestural lines of the drawing create a sense of movement and emphasize the fluidity of the human form. The simplified form and the artist's signature in the lower right corner are hallmarks of Marcks' style and contribute to the artwork's artistic value.