Study of a Female Nude
The Met
Artist: Henri Lehmann(French, Kiel 1814–1882 Paris)
Date: 1840
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14 x 8 3/4 in. (35.5 x 22.3 cm)
Credit Line: The Whitney Collection, Gift of Wheelock Whitney III, and Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh, by exchange, 2003
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting of a nude female figure curled up, facing away, against a warm, earthy background
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a nude female figure in a curled, seated position, occupying the majority of the vertical canvas. Her body is turned away from the viewer, with her back curving along the left side of the frame. Her head is tilted down and rests on her right arm, which is bent at the elbow. Her left arm is also bent, with her hand near her head, possibly touching her dark hair. Her legs are drawn up towards her torso, with her knees and thighs visible on the right side of the composition. The figure's skin is rendered in light tones, with subtle variations of pinks and creams, and soft shadows defining the contours of her back, shoulders, and limbs. The background is a loosely painted, abstract field of warm, earthy colors. Dominant hues are rich browns and oranges, with hints of darker green and blue brushstrokes visible in the upper left corner and along the right edge. The brushwork in the background is visible, creating a textured appearance that contrasts with the smoother rendering of the figure. The figure is centrally placed but leans towards the left, creating a sense of enclosure within the frame.
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