Reclining Female Nude on Arch, May 14, 1914, Graphite on laid paper

Graphite on laid paper, dated May 14, 1914, signed G.P. Chase.

Drawn in the height of the academic tradition, this striking composition depicts a nude female figure reclining atop an architectural arch. With bold chiaroscuro and classical restraint, the artist captures both the anatomical clarity of the form and the subtle theatricality of its setting. 

The paper is richly aged — exhibiting horizontal press lines, foxing, and worn edges — all consistent with turn-of-the-century atelier work. This piece is sold unframed, preserving the raw draftsmanship and atelier spirit intended by its maker.