Artistic nude images, such as this one, can be nuanced by their composition and palette. A slender female figure underwater takes on a specific mood via the muted colors and vast emptiness beneath her. Her size and position within the large field of blue differentiate this composition. She is not centered, rather she is at the top right of the image. The spaces below and to the left of her serve to impart a sense of motion as well as draw our attention to more subtle elements.
Her position conveys a sense of motion, as if she has just entered the frame. There is additional room for her to move down and forward. The open space implies that she is, and will continue, diving down in this direction.
Under her is the shadow of her body. Her shadow, rather than her body, is what is centered in the image. This arrangement ensures that we notice this less prominent element of composition and may prompt the viewer to continue to explore the randomly shifting pattern of light and shadow along the curved submerged surfaces.
Her hair is flipped up, creating a sense of movement. The dark brown locks help define her head and upper back. They form a series of wispy curves against the dense blue backdrop.
The lower half of the composition is without any significant subject matter (negative space.) Despite occupying only a portion of the composition, the figure measures twenty seven inches in the artwork. The vastness of the vacant space, compared to the size of the figure, creates a mood.
Compare this composition to another art nude photograph, Nocciola subacquea, which fills the frame with the figure, rendered in brilliant colors.
See similar artistic nude images: underwater art nudes.
Considerations
This image is a departure from artist Aaron Knight’s primary style. Throughout this artwork is a soft grainy/gritty effect. This effect is most pronounced in the corners. These aspects can be examined prior to purchase by fully zooming in on each preview.
