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Reclining Female Nude in Landscape; Two Architectural Sketches (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The drawing depicts a woman reclining on the ground in a natural setting. She is positioned on the left side of the image, sitting on a rocky surface with her left leg extended and her right leg bent. Her right arm is raised above her head, and her left arm rests on her left leg. The woman has medium-length hair and is topless, wearing a cloth wrapped around her lower body. Behind the woman, there are trees and foliage. To the right of the woman, there are two architectural sketches. The background of the drawing features a mix of dark and light shading, suggesting depth and texture. The overall composition is rendered in shades of gray, with varying levels of contrast and detail throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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