Nude Figure 1936

"Nude Figure" (1936) by American artist John Marin (1870-1953) is a charcoal drawing that depicts a nude female figure in a gestural and abstract style. The figure is surrounded by a jumble of lines, shapes, and forms, creating a sense of movement and energy. The composition is fragmented, with the figure appearing to be both within and outside of the picture plane. Marin's work often explored the relationship between abstract form and the natural world, and this piece is a prime example of this. The artist's interest in depicting the human figure in motion and in the context of its environment is evident in this drawing.