Nude against Screen by Alice Pike Barney. A nude woman with short dark hair stands in profile against a decorative gold screen with floral motifs.

Nude against Screen

Alice Pike Barney

1911 · Pastel, Canvas

An elegant and luminous pastel study of a nude figure set against a shimmering floral screen.

$243

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence in walnut and cognac tones — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Gallery Wall
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Aged gold, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1911 by Alice Pike Barney, this pastel on canvas captures a graceful nude figure against a richly decorated gold screen. The work demonstrates Barney's mastery of the medium, using soft textures and a warm, glowing palette to create a sense of timeless elegance.