Reclining Female Nude Study for "Painting" 

Kenyon Cox's "Reclining Female Nude Study for "Painting" is a graphite drawing, featuring a nude woman reclining with a palette and a brush. The study, likely created in the late 19th or early 20th century, utilizes a grid structure to guide the artist's proportions and composition, a technique common in academic art of the time. Cox's mastery of anatomy and the evocative depiction of the figure showcase his skill as a draftsman and his dedication to the principles of classical realism. The study, while a preparatory sketch for a larger work, holds its own artistic merit, capturing the beauty of the human form with sensitivity and precision.