Nude with Upraised Arms 1906

"Nude with Upraised Arms" is a 1906 painting by Georges Rouault, a French artist known for his use of expressive lines and bold colors. The artwork depicts a nude woman, her arms raised above her head, against a dark background. Rouault's distinctive style is evident in the painting's thick impasto, visible brushstrokes, and the way the figure is rendered in a simplified, almost abstract manner. This piece, part of Rouault's "Miserere" series, demonstrates his exploration of human vulnerability and suffering through figurative art.