The image depicts a nude female figure shown from the thighs up. The woman's body is depicted in a slightly reclined position, with her right arm raised and bent at the elbow, resting across her face just above her forehead. Her head is turned slightly to the left, and her facial features are softened and serene, with her eyes closed or looking downward. Her hair is medium length and wavy, cascading and blending into the sketch's shading. The background is rendered with dynamic linear strokes, forming a textured and abstract surrounding that adds depth and contrast to the figure. The composition's technique highlights the contours and form of the woman's body without any specific focus on clothing or external objects. The drawing is signed at the bottom right corner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1886
- Medium
- etching on laid Van Gelder paper
- Dimensions
- 3007 × 4156 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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