Nude with Arch 

This realistic depiction of a female nude by Canadian artist Alex Colville (1920-2013) shows a woman, possibly a model, seated on a large, textured green cushion. The woman's pale skin is rendered in a meticulous style, with highlights and shadows created by the use of short, repeated strokes. Her hair is a striking contrast to the warm tones of her body. The backdrop is a composition of cool blues, reds and browns, creating a sense of depth and contrasting strongly with the figure. While the subject matter is nude, the overall effect of the work is one of calmness and introspective stillness.