Nude Drying Herself c. 1910

"Nude Drying Herself" is a woodcut by Louis Valtat, a French artist known for his contribution to the Nabis movement. Created around 1910, the work utilizes bold black lines against a pale background to capture the essence of a female figure drying herself. Valtat's distinctive style, influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, simplifies form and emphasizes contours, creating a striking visual impact. This small-scale work showcases Valtat's skill in depicting the human form with both intimacy and artistic expression.