About this objectAlthough primarily a painter of landscapes, Nicholas Horsfield also practiced life drawing throughout his career. Works such as this one showcase his distinctive and anarchic style of draughtsmanship, with chaotic, scribbled drawings often taking an almost abstracted shape.
MakerHorsfield, Nicholas (1917-2005)
Maker Roledraughtsman
Date Made1938
Period20th century
Style and IconographyNude
Style and IconographyLife drawing
Inscription and MarksIn pencil on bottom right corner: "[crossed out] 1939. [in its place] 1938"
Techniquepencil on paper
Measurementsheight: 38cm
width: 28cm
Credit LineGifted by the family of Nicholas Horsfield, 2012
