1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Study of a Magdalen is a 1845 oil by William Etty, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a nude woman sitting on a green fabric, her body turned slightly to the left. Her right arm is bent, resting on her right knee, while her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand near her left shoulder. The woman's face is turned to the right, and she appears to be looking down. The background of the painting is dark, with some indistinct shapes visible behind the woman. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's figure.
William Etty (10 March 1787 – 13 November 1849) was an English artist best known for his historical paintings containing nude figures.
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