{"product_id":"nude-red-hair-standing-john-french-sloan","title":"Nude, Red Hair, Standing - John French Sloan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1928 study by John French Sloan, featuring a standing nude figure rendered with expressive brushwork and a warm, luminous palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn French Sloan, a central figure of the Ashcan School, produced this study in 1928. The work demonstrates his shift toward a more experimental application of paint during his later career. Sloan often focused on the urban experience, yet his studio practice frequently involved the female nude, where he explored the interaction of light and form through a distinct, textured application of pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the figure stands centrally, her posture relaxed yet direct. The artist employs a heavy, gestural brushwork that defines the contours of the body. The palette is dominated by warm, flesh-toned ochres and oranges, which contrast against the cool, sweeping folds of the drapery behind her. The background, rendered in shades of teal and green, provides a sense of depth while maintaining a painterly quality that avoids rigid realism. The red hair of the subject echoes the warmer tones present in the skin, creating a visual harmony across the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSloan utilised an overglaze technique here, which adds a specific luminosity to the surface of the work. This method allows the colours to appear suspended within the medium, giving the figure a tactile presence. The lighting is soft, suggesting an indoor studio setting where the focus remains entirely on the physical form of the model. By avoiding overly polished finishes, Sloan maintains the immediacy of the initial observation. This print captures the specific texture of the original panel, preserving the visible brushstrokes and the layered quality of the paint application. It is a representative example of Sloan's approach to the human figure, prioritising the physical act of painting over academic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/duin-aan-zee-carl-bloch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDuin aan zee - Carl Bloch — Carl Bloch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-pond-charles-francois-daubigny\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Pond - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473121939791,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473122005327,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473122103631,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473122136399,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473122201935,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nude-Red-Hair-Standing_Poster_CompositorV1_1786301407608.jpg?v=1786678684","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/nude-red-hair-standing-john-french-sloan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}