Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing with her back to us, drying her hair or body with a towel. Her posture is relaxed, one arm bent at the elbow, the other hand holding the towel. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch—some areas are dark and solid, while others fade into smudges. The painting feels more like a quick study than a finished work. The artist focused on movement and rough texture, not smooth details. This style was common in Impressionism, where artists often worked fast to capture real-life moments. Check out Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists painted everyday scenes.