La friction au gant de crin (planche au lavis et au trait) (The Massage with Coarse Hair Glove) (Wash and Line plate)
1895
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting depicts a woman standing in front of a table, with her back to the viewer. She is nude, with her arms raised and her head tilted slightly to the side. The table behind her appears to be made of wood, with a few objects on its surface that are not clearly visible. The woman's body is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to the contours and curves of her figure. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which suggests a sense of intimacy and comfort. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's figure. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of sfumato.
