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.
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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.