Nude Model Seated

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a full-body drawing of a person seated with their legs crossed and arms resting on their knees. The figure is depicted in a frontal position, leaning slightly forward with their head resting on their hands. Their facial features are detailed, showing a contemplative expression, and they have curly hair that frames their face. The person appears to be unclothed, with subtle shading on the skin. The background consists of simple, sketchy lines providing a textured effect, suggesting a soft surface the person is sitting on. There is no jewelry or objects visible, and the focus is primarily on the figure itself. The overall setting is minimalistic with an emphasis on the human form and the lines that define it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silverpoint on prepared paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of George Matthew Adams

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 30.6 x 24.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.1.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified collector ([Le?] R in rectangle, Lugt undescribed)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: A. Legros

Wikidata ID

Q64534649

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