Artwork
Nude girl looking into a mirror above a fireplace
Nude girl looking into a mirror above a fireplace is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Charles Caryl Coleman. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This charcoal drawing, created in 1850, depicts a nude female figure in a domestic setting.
About this work
Overview
This charcoal drawing, created in 1850, depicts a nude female figure in a domestic setting. The artist, Coleman, signed the work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a winged woman gazing into a mirror above a fireplace, her reflection visible but indistinct. She is adorned with a necklace and sandals, and a vase with flowers and a decorative chair are present in the surrounding space.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by rapid, gestural lines that convey light and shadow, creating a sense of looseness and spontaneity. The artist prioritized capturing the overall forms and atmosphere over precise details.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Caryl Coleman (April 25, 1840, in Buffalo, New York – December 3, 1928, in Capri, Italy) was an American artist.
