Female Nude Seated on a Low Bench
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a seated woman with her back to us, one arm resting on her knee. Her hair is pulled up, and she’s holding a fan or a small object in her other hand. The lines are loose and quick, with shading that suggests light and shadow on her body and the bench she’s sitting on. The drawing feels unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The artist’s handwriting is visible in the top corners, signed and dated 1919. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
