Nude 1954

Alfred Krupa made this drawing of a nude, and, you know, it's like looking over the artist's shoulder as he works. See how he builds the figure with these quick, scratchy lines? There's a real sense of process here, like he's thinking through the form as he goes. I love that! The pencil work is so immediate, not trying to be perfect, but capturing the energy of the moment. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the page. It's like a dance. And look at the way he renders the shadows, especially around the torso and the face. It's not about being precise, but about suggesting depth and volume. It's kind of like how Alice Neel would do things. There is a similar honesty and intimacy in the drawing. Ultimately, it's not about getting it "right," but about the act of seeing and recording, and that’s what makes it so compelling.