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Jacqueline Boisselot
Reclining Nude Figure Curled Pose French Modernist Ink Drawing
20th Century

Name: Reclining Nude Figure Curled Pose French Modernist Ink Drawing
Brand: Jacqueline Boisselot
Rating: 5 (405 reviews)

$641.98

£465

€554.71

CA$890.60

A$903.80

CHF 521.02

MX$10,943.41

NOK 6,047.40

SEK 6,112.08

DKK 4,146.79

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Title Reclining Nude Figure Curled Pose French Modernist Ink Drawing Artist Jacqueline Boisselot French late 20th century Medium Black ink on artist paper unframed Size 13 x 19.75 Height x width in inches Signature Unsigned Provenance Private collection Paris Condition Good overall condition with gentle surface undulation, light handling marks and minor age related toning to the paper. There are soft creases and light wear around the sheet edges and corners, together with a few faint incidental marks consistent with age and studio storage. The ink remains clear and well preserved, and the work presents attractively. Description An expressive reclining nude figure by Jacqueline Boisselot, executed in black ink on pale artist paper. The model is shown in a tightly curled pose, with the torso folded forward, the head lowered and the limbs gathered closely around the body. Boisselot describes the figure through a fluid sequence of interrupted lines rather than continuous outline or detailed anatomical modelling. A long curving contour sweeps around the back and lower body, enclosing the compact pose, while shorter marks identify the shoulder, breast, bent arms and overlapping legs. The rounded back forms the principal structural element of the composition. Its broad curve moves from the upper left towards the lower centre, creating a protective, inward-facing silhouette. The head is lowered into the pose and indicated by looping strokes that may suggest tied or gathered hair, reinforcing the drawing’s quiet and introspective mood. The limbs are deliberately intertwined and only partially defined. Bent knees and forearms overlap across the centre of the body, creating a network of angular and curved lines. This compression gives the figure a strong sculptural quality despite the minimal use of ink. Boisselot varies the pressure and density of her marks throughout. Some passages are dark and emphatic, particularly around the head, shoulder and central overlap of the limbs. Other contours are faint and searching, preserving evidence of the artist adjusting the pose as she worked. Several long diagonal marks extend beyond the body towards the left and lower right. These may indicate the edge of a bed, couch or studio platform, although they also function as abstract compositional lines that counterbalance the rounded figure and extend movement across the landscape-format sheet. The considerable negative space surrounding the model allows the compact pose to retain clarity and visual impact. The pale paper acts as light across the body, while the restrained monochrome treatment directs attention towards gesture, rhythm and the relationship between the overlapping forms. The gender of the sitter is not completely explicit from the economical drawing, so describing the subject simply as a reclining nude figure is the most accurate approach. This also keeps the focus on Boisselot’s handling of pose and line rather than assigning an uncertain identity to the model. From an interior perspective, this is a refined and versatile figure study. Its monochrome palette and horizontal format would work particularly well above a desk, bedside table or console, or within a gallery wall of modern nudes and expressive drawings. The intimate pose and understated handling give the work a quiet, collected quality. Jacqueline Boisselot was a French artist active during the late 20th century, known for expressive figure studies, portraits, interiors, still lifes, landscapes and abstract compositions. Her work is characterised by confident observation, simplified forms and a sensitive approach to line, gesture and spatial balance. For more information, please do contact us with any questions you may have. Thank you.

Creator:
Jacqueline Boisselot (French)
Creation Year:
20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
Medium:
Ink,Acrylic,Felt Pen
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
Late 20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Cirencester, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU509318301052

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Jacqueline Boisselot
Reclining Nude Figure Curled Pose French Modernist Ink Drawing
20th Century