Reclining Woman
1934
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1934
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a nude woman lying down, her body stretched out with one arm bent behind her head. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbled shadows. Her face is simple, with just a few strokes for the eyes and mouth. The drawing uses lots of shading to show curves and weight. The artist focused on shapes over details, making the body look solid and rounded. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
