Female Nude with Outstretched Arms
1896
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a nude woman standing with her arms outstretched. Her body is turned slightly to the side, and her feet are bare. The artist used soft charcoal to sketch her skin, muscles, and curves in a simple, natural way. The paper has a light, warm tone, and the lines are loose but careful. The artist focused on the body’s shape and movement, not details like hair or background. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal.
