A standing female nude rendered in confident graphite linework, one arm raised and the other resting on her hip. The figure’s pose conveys both strength and grace, emphasizing anatomical precision and expressive contour. The drawing reflects Biehle’s disciplined draftsmanship and his grounding in academic figure study, balanced by the modernist sensitivity that marked his later work. The drawing is signed and dated in the lower right corner. Additionally the number twenty appears in the upper left corner likely denoting a folio or inventory number. 

This study captures Biehle’s transition from traditional academic realism toward the stylized modernism that defined his Cleveland School period. The confident gesture and sculptural modeling reveal his understanding of form and movement, while the simplicity of the medium underscores his technical control. Works from this era are rare, offering insight into his process before his mature explorations in color and design.

Provenance: 

Originally sold in a Cleveland School of Art artist estate sale around 2020 to a private collection. Acquired by Four Flowers Art curator Aaron Leson.