Nude Study
1870
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
William Perkins Babcock
William Perkins Babcock (1826–1899) was an artist.
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charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nude Study is a 1870 charcoal by William Perkins Babcock, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a nude woman sitting on the floor, facing left. Her hair is pulled back, and she appears to be holding a cloth or fabric in her lap. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of softness and subtlety in the subject's features. The drawing is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with visible lines and shading that suggest the artist's hand. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. The artist's technique is reminiscent of Impressionism, with its emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and shadow. To learn more about this style, explore the Impressionism movement.
William Perkins Babcock (1826–1899) was an artist.
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