Femme nue debout, de face, coude et avant-bras droit appuyés 1886 - 1889

This charcoal drawing, "Femme nue debout, de face, coude et avant-bras droit appuyés," by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, is a study of the female form. Created between 1886 and 1889, the work exemplifies the artist's signature style, characterized by delicate lines and muted tones. The figure's subtle posture and melancholic gaze evoke a sense of quiet contemplation, a recurring theme in Chavannes' oeuvre. This drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's meticulous process and his enduring fascination with the human figure.