The Cigarette
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Charles Maurin
Charles Maurin (1856–1914) was a French artist, born in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cigarette is a 1894 by Charles Maurin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a nude woman sitting on a low surface, her legs bent and feet resting on the ground. Her left arm rests on her knee while her right arm drapes behind her, holding a long piece of fabric or cloth. The background is mostly blank, with a few faint lines suggesting a plain setting. The artist used soft shading to show the curves of her body and the folds of the cloth. The woman’s face has a calm, almost tired expression, and she holds a cigarette in her right hand. This quiet detail makes the scene feel more real and relaxed. If you like this style, look up Realism next to see more works that focus on everyday life.
Charles Maurin (1856–1914) was a French artist, born in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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