Seated Female Nude Leaning to the Left
1908
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1908
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a seated woman from the back. Her arms rest on her knees, and her head tilts slightly to the side. The lines are rough and sketchy, with some darker marks for shadows and folds in her skin. The artist wrote a note in the corner, dated July 7, 1908, and signed it. The paper is folded, and the drawing feels like a fast study rather than a finished piece. If you like this style, look up Rodin, Auguste.