The Little Nude Model Reading 1890

"The Little Nude Model Reading" is a pencil sketch by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Created in 1890, the artwork depicts a nude woman, seated on a draped chest, as she reads a book. Whistler's signature use of line and delicate shading creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This sketch is characteristic of Whistler's later work, which often featured simplified forms and a focus on the beauty of everyday life.