American Artist (New York, 20th Century)
Standing Nude (1984)
Pastel on paper
13 × 19 in.
Dated “1984” upper right; unsigned.
A beautifully rendered pastel figure study created in 1984, likely within the New York realist studio tradition. The artist models the nude with soft, atmospheric transitions of color—muted pinks, ochres, and greens blending seamlessly to form the torso, shoulders, and face. The downward gaze and carefully shaded planes of the body imbue the work with a sense of quiet reflection.
Executed with notable anatomical precision and refined pastel handling, the piece reflects the techniques taught in New York’s major atelier programs of the period, especially the Art Students League and National Academy of Design. The velvety surface and subtle color temperature shifts evoke the pastel realism associated with late 19th-century revival schools and their 20th-century descendants.
A strong example of late-modern classical figure practice, intimate and expressive in tone.
Provenance: Private collection, New York
Date: 1984
Signature: None (common for atelier studies)
American Artist (20th Century)
Standing Nude (1984)
Pastel on paper, 13 × 19 in.
Dated “1984” upper right; unsigned.
A sensitively rendered pastel nude with soft blended tones and classical atelier technique. Likely created within the New York realist school in the 1980s.
Provenance: New York private collection.
Condition:
Very good. Pastel surface stable with no significant loss. Minor handling impressions and natural paper texture present. No tears, repairs, crease lines, or staining observed. Colors remain rich and unfaded. Unframed and should be handled carefully due to the fragility of pastel.
American Artist (New York, 20th Century)
Standing Nude (1984)
Pastel on paper
13 × 19 in.
Dated “1984” upper right; unsigned.
A beautifully rendered pastel figure study created in 1984, likely within the New York realist studio tradition. The artist models the nude with soft, atmospheric transitions of color—muted pinks, ochres, and greens blending seamlessly to form the torso, shoulders, and face. The downward gaze and carefully shaded planes of the body imbue the work with a sense of quiet reflection.
Executed with notable anatomical precision and refined pastel handling, the piece reflects the techniques taught in New York’s major atelier programs of the period, especially the Art Students League and National Academy of Design. The velvety surface and subtle color temperature shifts evoke the pastel realism associated with late 19th-century revival schools and their 20th-century descendants.
A strong example of late-modern classical figure practice, intimate and expressive in tone.
Provenance: Private collection, New York
Date: 1984
Signature: None (common for atelier studies)
American Artist (20th Century)
Standing Nude (1984)
Pastel on paper, 13 × 19 in.
Dated “1984” upper right; unsigned.
A sensitively rendered pastel nude with soft blended tones and classical atelier technique. Likely created within the New York realist school in the 1980s.
Provenance: New York private collection.
Condition:
Very good. Pastel surface stable with no significant loss. Minor handling impressions and natural paper texture present. No tears, repairs, crease lines, or staining observed. Colors remain rich and unfaded. Unframed and should be handled carefully due to the fragility of pastel.
