La Chemise enlevée
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Chemise enlevée is a 1782 ink by E. Guersant, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a reclining nude woman lying on a draped surface. Her body is relaxed but slightly turned, with one arm raised behind her head. A child sits near her feet, looking up. The scene is framed by a decorative border of flowers and scrollwork. The title *La Chemise enlevée* hints at a playful or suggestive theme—her "chemise" (a loose shirt) is "removed." The artist used fine lines to capture soft skin and fabric folds. Next, explore the technique: etching.
