A Nude Reclining in a Landscape

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1825/1828

The image shows a sketch of a person reclining on their side, with one leg extended and the upper body supported by an arm. The person's head is turned slightly to the left, with delicately outlined facial features and hair styled in waves or gentle curls. The individual is unclothed and positioned on a natural landscape with undulating hills or dunes. Surrounding the figure are sketchy outlines of vegetation, likely bushes or trees, filling much of the scene. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects being held. The background features loosely sketched tree outlines, creating a serene, natural environment.
Kunstenaar
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Datering
1825/1828
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
19,4 × 28 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a sketch of a person reclining on their side, with one leg extended and the upper body supported by an arm. The person's head is turned slightly to the left, with delicately outlined facial features and hair styled in waves or gentle curls. The individual is unclothed and positioned on a natural landscape with undulating hills or dunes. Surrounding the figure are sketchy outlines of vegetation, likely bushes or trees, filling much of the scene. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects being held. The background features loosely sketched tree outlines, creating a serene, natural environment.

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot