Zittend naakt, op de rug gezien 1770 - 1825

Simon Andreas Krausz created this drawing, "Zittend naakt, op de rug gezien" with brown chalk. The artwork is defined by its limited color palette and a stark, frontal composition that brings the viewer face-to-face with the subject’s back. Krausz uses the chalk to create closely placed parallel lines which follow the contour of the model’s back, emphasizing musculature and bone structure. The stark contrast between the white of the paper and the brown chalk creates a dramatic lighting effect that sculpts the figure, accentuating the depth and volume. The choice of a back view invites contemplation on the nature of identity and representation. The lines, carefully constructed, create a sense of order. Yet, the artwork's impact lies in its formal properties – the lines, the careful tonal modulations which guide the eye through the artwork and invite deeper contemplation.