A Study
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a reclining nude figure, half-turned away from us. The body is drawn in loose, quick lines, with shadows pooling under the arms and along the ribs. The face is blurred, almost erased, and the hand rests lightly on the hip. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow to shape the form, leaving some areas rough and others smooth. This sketch feels like a quick study, not a finished work. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and dark this way.
