Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself (Femme nue debout, a sa toilette)
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman drying her hair with a towel, standing against a plain background. Her pose is loose and natural, with one arm raised and the other resting on her hip. The lines are rough and sketchy, giving it a quick, unfinished feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on a flat stone instead of brushes, which explains the grainy texture. This style was common in the late 1800s for fast, expressive drawings. Next, check out lithography to see how this printing method works.
