Catherine prépare le tub et Louise nue se coiffe (Catherine Prepares the Bath and Louise, Nude, Fixes her Hair)

Suzanne Valadon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body view of a nude woman seated on a draped surface, with her legs slightly apart. She has her hands raised and touching her dark, styled or gathered hair. Her facial features are finely drawn, with eyes cast downward. To her side, another figure is crouched down, focusing on an object resembling a bowl. The background is plain, with a textured, sketch-like quality. The image focuses on the human form and posture with simple lines and shading.