A Female Nude Seated on a Ledge

1863/1866

Charles-Louis-Lucien Müller

Associated Names
Charles-Louis-Lucien Müller

Artist, French, 1815 - 1892

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk with white heightening on blue paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 61.8 x 46.5 cm (24 5/16 x 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.41.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henry Strachey; private collection, England. (Crispian Riley-Smith, Skipton, UK); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: C

Watermarks

MICHALLET

Wikidata ID

Q64539624

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