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The image shows a full-body sketch of a seated person who is partially nude. They are positioned with one arm extended upwards, grasping a pole or structure, while their legs are bent at the knees. Their head is tilted slightly upward and to the side, with their eyes closed. The facial features are detailed, showing a strong jawline and full lips, with short, curly hair framing the face. The person is not wearing any clothing. The focus is on the contours and musculature of their body. The background is simple, with flowing lines suggesting drapery or fabric. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the image, and the background appears plain, with minimal shading and details.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
A Female Nude Seated on a Ledge
Charles-Louis-Lucien Müller
- Date
- 1863/1866
- Medium
- red chalk with white heightening on blue paper
- Dimensions
- sheet: 61.8 x 46.5 cm (24 5/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 2010.41.1
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1851 to 1875
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- nude
- figure
Provenance
Henry Strachey; private collection, England. (Crispian Riley-Smith, Skipton, UK); purchased 2010 by NGA.
Inscription
upper left in graphite: C
Watermarks
MICHALLET
NGA object ID 150750. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.