Standing nude from the front 1910

"Standing Nude from the Front" is a 1910 oil painting by Roger de La Fresnaye, a French artist known for his contributions to Cubism and the development of "Purism." This figure study, currently housed in the Musee d'Art Moderne de Troyes, portrays a woman standing with her left hand resting on her hip and her right hand touching her chest. The use of simplified forms and a muted palette, emphasizing the contours of the body, aligns with the artist's interest in geometric abstraction. The composition, with its focus on the figure against a plain background, highlights the sculptural qualities of the human form.