Ferenczy Károly, Fekvő Akt 

Karoly Ferenczy’s ink drawing captures a reclining nude figure. The pose, with one arm bent and the other supporting her upper body, echoes classical depictions of Venus. The motif of the reclining nude has a long history, stretching back to antiquity, resurfacing in the Renaissance with Giorgione's "Sleeping Venus" and Titian's "Venus of Urbino." In these earlier works, Venus is often portrayed in idyllic settings, embodying ideals of beauty, fertility, and love. However, here, in Ferenczy's sketch, we see a starker, more modern interpretation. The dark background throws the figure into sharp relief, emphasizing the curves and lines of her body. This contrast can evoke feelings of vulnerability and introspection, tapping into our collective memory of idealized forms stripped bare. The emotional depth of the image lies in its ability to balance classical beauty with a raw, human presence.