Nude girl looking into a mirror above a fireplace
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Nude girl looking into a mirror above a fireplace is a 1850 by Coleman, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A woman with wings stands in a room, looking at her reflection in a mirror above a fireplace. She’s naked except for a necklace and sandals, and her hair is pulled up. The mirror shows a small, blurry face. Behind her, a vase with flowers sits on a table, and a fancy chair is tucked in the corner. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to show light and shadow. It feels loose, like it was drawn fast. The artist didn’t focus on perfect details—just the main shapes and mood. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
A charcoal drawing from 1850 by Coleman portrays a nude girl gazing into a mirror positioned above a fireplace. The artist's signature appears on the work.
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Coleman made pencil drawings of private domestic scenes in the late 19th century.
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