Created by Henri Matisse in 1929 and printed in 1983, Nu allongé is an etching on Chine collé. Stamped with the artist's initials, the artwork measures 9 5/8 x 12 1/8 in. (24.4 x 30.8 cm), unframed, is from an edition of 117, and is designated as Duthuit 125 in the artist's catalogue raisonne.