Nude on Stairs 1930

John Sloan's 1930 etching, "Nude on Stairs," depicts a woman seated on a staircase in a darkened room, reading a book. Created in the Ashcan School style, the artwork captures the grit and realism of everyday life. Sloan's masterful use of light and shadow, and his focus on the ordinary, make this piece a compelling study of both form and human nature. The print is small, measuring just 10 by 8 inches, but it packs a punch with its strong composition and intimate subject matter.