Carmen
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a standing figure with no clothes, holding a small object in one hand. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. The paper looks old and yellowed, with some marks and writing on it. The figure’s pose is simple but confident, with one leg slightly forward. The artist left some areas blank, like the background, to focus on the shape of the body. If you like this sketchy style, look up Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
