Stående model, dreng, set fra ryggen 1915 - 1924

Gudrun Traustedt made this drawing, Stående model, dreng, set fra ryggen, with pencil on paper. I love how Traustedt uses simple, repetitive marks to build up the form, the way she lets the lines hover and suggest rather than define. It’s like she's feeling her way around the body, searching for its essence rather than trying to capture a perfect likeness. The texture of the paper shows through, becoming part of the drawing itself, a reminder of the physical act of making art. Look at how the lines vary in pressure and direction, creating a sense of depth and movement. There’s a vulnerability in the way the figure is presented, a sense of honesty and openness. It reminds me a bit of some of Egon Schiele's drawings, in the way it captures a raw, unidealized view of the human body. And just like Schiele, Traustedt invites us to see beauty in imperfection, to appreciate the unique qualities of each individual form. Art's not about perfection, it’s about exploring, questioning, and finding new ways of seeing the world.