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Study of a Female Nude

Elihu Vedder

1892

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Study of a Female Nude is a 1892 charcoal by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Elihu Vedder
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting down, her body facing to the right. Her head is turned to the left, and her arms are raised above her head. The sketch is drawn with charcoal on paper and has a simple, realistic style. The woman's body is shown in a relaxed pose, with her legs crossed and her torso leaning slightly to the side. Her face is not clearly defined, but her hair is visible, falling down her back. The background of the sketch is blank, with no details or shading. This sketch is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialize in Impressionism and Realism. For more information on this style, look up Impressionism.