Nude

Berthe Morisot, 1889, printed 1921

The image shows a seated woman from behind up to her knees, with her upper body turned slightly to the side and her left shoulder visible. Her head is slightly turned, showing a partial view of her face with delicate features. Her hair is styled under a cloth cap, framing her face. The woman is nude, and the sketch highlights the curvature of her back and shoulders. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain with a textured surface, emphasizing the subject.
Artist
Berthe Morisot
Date
1889, printed 1921
Type
Print
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
13.8 × 9.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a seated woman from behind up to her knees, with her upper body turned slightly to the side and her left shoulder visible. Her head is slightly turned, showing a partial view of her face with delicate features. Her hair is styled under a cloth cap, framing her face. The woman is nude, and the sketch highlights the curvature of her back and shoulders. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain with a textured surface, emphasizing the subject.

Berthe Morisot