The artwork titled “Nu à la cheminée” was created by the artist Jean Metzinger in 1910. It is a representation within the Analytical Cubism art movement and belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork presents a complex and abstract composition, characterized by fragmented and overlapping geometric shapes and planes, which typifies the Analytical Cubism style. The central figure, a nude, is discernible amidst a myriad of intersecting lines and forms, which obscure clear contours and blend the figure into its background. The use of monochromatic tones further emphasizes the textual and structural nature of the painting, evoking a sense of depth and dimension despite the lack of traditional perspective. The intricate interplay of shapes and shadows invites viewers to engage in an analytical examination of the subject and the space it occupies.
