Reclining Nude with Grapes — Monogrammed Watercolor, Dated 1924

A reclining woman rests upon softly folded white drapery in this intimate watercolor. Seen from behind, her gently curved form and flowing brown hair create a quiet study of line, light, and shadow.

Clusters of dark and green grapes fill the foreground, adding a beautifully observed still-life element. Delicate washes and more opaque highlights capture the folds of the fabric, the fruit’s rounded forms, and the soft illumination across the figure.

Bearing an intertwined monogram and the date “2.11.24,” this work preserves a personal trace of its maker. An oval opening, broad cream surround, and slender wood frame complete its understated presentation—a graceful addition to a bedroom, dressing room, or collected gallery wall.

Details

• Origin: Undetermined
• Date: Inscribed “2.11.24,” interpreted as 1924, likely November 2
• Medium: Watercolor on paper
• Subject: Reclining female nude with grapes
• Signature: Intertwined monogram, appearing to read “EB”
• Artist: Unidentified
• Presentation: Oval opening within a cream surround and wood frame
• Condition: Good overall condition, with light age-appropriate wear to frame

Measurements: 14.25" L x 11.25" H x 0.375" D