Original art nude photograph
This original art nude photograph depicts four figures standing in a line, thigh deep in water. They are nearly shoulder to shoulder, equally spaced across the image. They face away from the viewer, looking into the distance across an expanse of water. Each has her long, blond hair pulled over her right shoulder, flowing down her side. Three of the figures are nearly identical in stance and height. They lift their arms above their heads in various poses. The fourth stands out as taller than the others. She poses differently, with her body angled slightly to the right and her arms lifted at chest height.
The details in this composition are neither modest nor overpoweringly sensual. Although somewhat reserved when viewed from a distance, upon close inspection, it is revealed that there is somewhat a lack of modesty in this artistic depiction of the nude form.
More than a nude photograph
Seemingly simple, the arrangement is more than just four unclothed figures. There is an array of details and distinctions amongst the torsos, arms, and hair. The repetition of the forms and the balance in the image’s composition draws the viewer’s attention to the subtle differences in the women’s’ poses. One’s eye is drawn to the shimmering detail in the hair and the delicate texture of the figures’ skin, which is captured in brilliant sunlight.
The figures are surrounded by a balanced, harmonious, natural environment. A strong horizontal line across the image is created by a stretch of vegetation. Greenery and its dark blue shadow draw straight, colored lines across the center of the image, dividing it in half. Dark green trees dot the distant horizon. The upper portion of the image is filled with a cloudless sky of gradient blues. The lower half is a richly colorful pattern of ripples. The water reflects the blue sky and the reflections of the four bodies. The peachy, warm tones of their reflections swirl and mix with the cool blue of the water.
Original art
Depicting nude women in a landscape has a long tradition in art history. In this original art nude photograph, the repetition of the figures is reminiscent of the three graces from classical mythology, a theme painted by artists such as Sandro Boticelli and Raphael.
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Considerations
Although the eroticism of this image is not readily apparent, it is not a modest image. These aspects can be examined prior to purchase by fully zooming in on each preview.
Comparative images
Take a look at this artwork of a standing nude in the landscape for a similar subject with a different treatment.
