Reclining Woman (verso)
1915
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1915
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman reclining on her side, with her head resting on her arm. Her body is covered by a sheet or blanket, which is draped over her legs and torso. The sketch is drawn in pencil on a piece of paper that appears to be aged and worn. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner, but it is not legible. The sketch is a study of the human form, capturing the curves and contours of the woman's body. It is a beautiful example of the artist's skill and attention to detail. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, explore the works of Jean Louis Forain.
