A Seated Nude
1650
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person sitting sideways, their legs bent and arms resting on their knees. The drawing is rough but full of quick, confident lines—some dark, some lightly scratched into the paper. There’s a small rectangular frame in the background, maybe a window or a door, with a simple design inside. The red chalk gives it a warm, earthy tone, almost like a faded sunset. The paper itself looks old, with visible texture and some smudges. It feels like a quick study, not a finished work. Next, check out Baroque to see how this sketch fits into that bold, dramatic style.
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