1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Seated Female Nude is a 1904 by Suzanne Valadon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting with her knees pulled up, one arm resting on them while the other hand holds her hair. Her body is turned slightly sideways, and her legs stretch out behind her. The lines are loose and quick, with shading that keeps it simple but shows her shape clearly. The drawing looks like it was done fast, almost like a quick study. The artist focused on the body’s curves and movement rather than tiny details. The paper has a warm, yellowish tone, and the lines are dark against it. If you like this style, check out Suzanne Valadon.
Marie-Clémentine "Suzanne" Valadon (French pronunciation: ; 23 September 1865 – 7 April 1938) was a French painter who was born at Bessines-sur-Gartempe, Haute-Vienne, France.
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