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Female Nude - Charcoal Drawing
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Female Nude - Charcoal Drawing

1920 - 1940
Description

Charcoal drawing on paper after Lucien Freud and named 'Bella'. The drawing is mounted in a more recent frame with mount and is signed Lucien Freud.

Dimensions - 58 x 44 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Female Nude Charcoal Drawing to the 1930s.

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SA1187911
Description
Charcoal drawing on paper after Lucien Freud and named 'Bella'. The drawing is mounted in a more recent frame with mount and is signed Lucien Freud.

Dimensions - 58 x 44 cm

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Female Nude Charcoal Drawing to the 1930s.

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SA1187911
Rue des Fontenelles
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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear.
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Archive I A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear.

Female Nude - Charcoal Drawing

Archive II A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear. View II
Archive III A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear. View III
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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear.
Female Nude - Charcoal Drawing
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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper depicting a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear.
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  • ObjectDrawings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleModernist
  • MaterialCharcoal, Paper
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsGestural shading, Contour line work, Full-length figure, Tonal contrast
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This charcoal drawing on paper depicts a standing female nude figure viewed from the rear in a Modernist style from 1930. The monochrome composition showcases gestural shading, strong contour line work, and tonal contrast against a paper ground, signed by Lucien Freud with the name 'Bella' inscribed in the lower corner and mounted in a more recent frame with a mount. Creases in the paper surface, vertical handling marks, and smudged tonal shading highlight the age and medium of the artwork. The piece measures 58 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this artwork hangs neatly on a narrow wall space to bring a classic figurative element into an interior. It brings traditional character to a gallery wall arrangement or serves as a striking standalone focal point within a hallway or living area. The neutral monochrome palette integrates easily into existing wall colours and transitional or contemporary room schemes.

FAQs

Twentieth-century figure studies focus on capturing the human form through rapid, gestural strokes and tonal shading. Artists used charcoal to explore anatomy, shadow, and proportion, often producing minimalist studio works as both preliminary studies and finished pieces.

These works typically utilise compressed or vine charcoal applied directly onto textured drawing paper. The medium allows for a broad spectrum of tonal values, from light smudged greys to deep, matte black contours.

Authentic period drawings display natural paper ageing, such as minor foxing or subtle toning along the edges. Examining the depth of the charcoal, presence of fixative, artist signatures, and period framing materials can help confirm authenticity.

Monochrome figure sketches function well as focal points within minimalist, mid-century, or traditional gallery walls. Pair the drawing with a simple black or natural timber frame to highlight the tonal contrast without distracting from the artwork.

To prevent smudgement and degradation, charcoal drawings must be framed under UV-protective glass with acid-free mount boards to keep the paper off the glass. Store and display the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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