Study for Eve

Henri Fantin-Latour

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Study for Eve by Henri Fantin-Latour depicts a nude woman standing and reaching out. The woman has short hair and is facing left, leaning slightly forward. Her left arm is extended outward and downward, while her right arm is bent at the elbow with her hand near her shoulder. The woman's body is rendered in varying shades of gray, with her skin lighter than the background. The background is darker on the left and lighter on the right, with hatched lines creating texture. The woman's facial features are not detailed. The entire image is on a light gray background. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-right corner.