Studies of Female Nudes

Studies of Female Nudes

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows five nude figures drawn quickly in charcoal. The lines are loose and rough, with no clear background. Some figures stand tall, others crouch or lean, and their faces are simple but expressive. The artist focused on capturing the shapes and movements of the bodies, not details. The drawing looks like practice—maybe for a bigger painting. If you like this style, check out Impressionism for more sketches like this.

More by Henri Fantin-Latour

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app