“Female Nude in Chair” is an artwork by M.C. Escher, created in the year 1920. Executed using the linocut technique, this piece is associated with the Cubism art movement. It is categorized under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork portrays a female figure reclining in a chair, depicted in a stylized, abstract manner characteristic of Cubism. The composition utilizes bold lines and contrasting textures to define the form of the nude woman. The outlined shapes and minimal details focus on the overall geometric form, blending both simplicity and complexity in its execution. The abstraction and angular form are emblematic of Escher’s explorative and innovative approach during this period.
