ABOUT THE WORK

The nude figure has become an embodiment of classical beauty and ideal form. Beyond this, the technical aspect of such would pose a challenge for some artists — as there is always a level of difficulty in capturing the human anatomy; be it stylistic or academic. A technically proficient draughtsman, Vicente Manansala captures the nude form very elegantly. Clever with his use of light, and impeccable with his technicality, the national artist depicts the sheer beauty of his subject fluently, infusing his own cubistic touch ever so subtly. This work by the renowned modern from 1972 is a masterful display of the artist’s skill and finesse.