1909
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Croquis de femme nue, la tête contre l'oreiller (1ère plance) (Sketch of a Nude Woman, Her Head Against a Pillow) (1st plate) is a 1909 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a sketch of a nude woman reclining on a pillow, her head resting against it. Her body is positioned on its side, with her legs bent and her arms wrapped around her knees. The sketch is rendered in a simple, gestural style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The woman's face is turned away from the viewer, and her features are not fully defined. The pillow beneath her head is suggested by a few quick strokes of the pen. The background of the sketch is blank, with no details or textures to distract from the figure. The sketch is a study in simplicity and elegance, capturing the quiet intimacy of a moment. For more works by Jean-Louis Forain, explore the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.
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