Le repos du modèle (4e planche) (The Model's Rest) (fourth plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people, one fully nude and in a prone position on the floor, and the other seated beside them. The nude person is shown from the side, kneeling on a fabric or drapery, with their arms outstretched on a flat surface. Their head is turned slightly away, emphasizing shoulder-length, wavy hair. The other individual, seated next to the first, seems engaged in an act of drawing or observing the nude figure. This person's features are indistinct with a noticeable beard and subtly defined hair. The seated figure is dressed in loose clothing, suggested by flowing lines. The background features dense cross-hatching, creating a shadowed space contrasting with lighter, less textured areas, giving a sense of depth to the scene in the foreground.