Large Odalisque in Striped Pantaloons

A woman reclines on a divan, her body a sinuous curve against a backdrop of stripes and patterns. This lithograph, created in 1925, captures a moment of intimate repose, a recurring theme for the artist during his time in Nice on the French Riviera. The bold, almost calligraphic lines define her form and the surrounding space, emphasizing the graphic quality of the print. Notice how the striped pantaloons and the patterned wall behind her flatten the perspective, creating a decorative surface that plays with depth and illusion. The interplay of light and shadow, rendered through varying densities of black ink on the gray paper, gives her figure a sculptural presence even within this two-dimensional medium. The work invites contemplation of form, pattern, and the quiet dignity of the human figure.