×

Image filter options
This is a new website and is still being developed.
Explore Cynfas Articles Learn
About Us NCAGW Contact Us
cy
EXPLORE CYNFAS ARTICLES LEARN ABOUT US NCAGW CONTACT US
Back

Figure (Framed)

JAMES, Merlin

© Merlin James/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
×

“I think of the work being about sex itself, not about depiction” – Merlin James. Because of the way this work has been composed, it is not immediately obvious that what we are witnessing is a sexual act. Once it becomes clear, the detail appears graphic. Merlin James is interested in questioning traditional forms of art history, including subject matter and, in this work, the role of the frame. This work is part of a series of sex paintings. It celebrates the act of sex rather than using painting as a means of objectification of the female body.


We have a duty of care to all our audiences. This website draws on legacy collections data. We recognise that some of this information may be outdated or discriminatory and we're currently working to review our records. If you have any questions or comments on an artwork, please contact us.

Details

Collection

Derek Williams Trust / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A(L) 1607

Creation/Production

JAMES, Merlin
Date: 2009

Measurements

Height (cm): 69.5
Width (cm): 52

Techniques

mixed media
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

mixed media

Location

In store
More

Tags

  • Art And Design Movements
  • Concepts And Emotions
  • Derek Williams Trust Collection
  • Female Nude
  • Fine Art
  • Fine Art Loan
  • James, Merlin
  • Painting
  • People
  • People
  • Pleasure
  • Sex

Share

Comments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.

More like this

Lovers
Lovers
ANDREWS, Michael
© Estate of Michael Andrews/Tate Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Unabstract
Unabstract
JAMES, Merlin
© Merlin James/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Horse with Jockey Up
Horse with Jockey Up
JAMES, Merlin
© Merlin James/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
A Pier at Night
A Pier at Night
JAMES, Merlin
© Merlin James/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 1
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 2
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Interlocking Forms
Interlocking Forms
HEATH, Adrian
© Estate of Adrian Heath. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Broken Bottle
Broken Bottle
CLOUGH, Prunella
© Estate of Prunella Clough. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 6
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 3
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 4
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Myth of Sexual Loss
Myth of Sexual Loss # 5
BRETT, Karen
© Karen Brett/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
We’re working on releasing this image.
Bowl
Rie, Lucie
We’re working on releasing this image.
Knitted Bowl
Rie, Lucie
We’re working on releasing this image.
Victory of Eraclio 2
Tess, Jaray
Effigy
Effigy
WILLING, Victor
© *********/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
We’re working on releasing this image.
Serenade
CARO, Sir Anthony
Natura morta con il panneggio a sinistra (Still life with drapery on the left)
Natura morta con il panneggio a sinistra (Still life with drapery on the left)
MORANDI, Giorgio
© DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
We’re working on releasing this image.
Is there anything to show ...
DUFFY, Terry
An Exceptional Occurrence
An Exceptional Occurrence
AGAR, Eileen
© Estate of Eileen Agar. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

CELF AR Y CYD

  • Explore
  • Cynfas Articles
  • Learn

THE WEBSITE

  • About Us
  • Accessibility
  • NCAGW
  • FAQ
  • Copyright
  • Cookies Policy

CONNECT WITH US

  • Contact Us
  • Instagram @celfarycyd
× ❮ ❯