Woman Reclining (Femme couchee)

1906

Auguste Renoir

Associated Names
Auguste Renoir

Artist, French, 1841 - 1919

The image shows a drawing of a person in a reclining position. The person's body is fully visible, with their head resting on their left arm, which is bent at the elbow, and their right hand resting on their thigh. The individual is laying on their side with their legs slightly bent. They have short hair, styled close to the scalp, and their facial features include closed eyes and a relaxed expression. The drawing emphasizes natural, soft lines, and the person appears to be unclothed. The background includes lightly indicated textures resembling a grassy or textured surface, and the person is lying on a lightly sketched surface resembling bedding. There are no additional clothing, jewelry, or objects present in the image.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.216

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 15, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65219658

You may be interested in

Loading Results