Study for "Rêve d'amour" 1848

Henri Lehmann's "Study for 'Rêve d'amour'" is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, dated 1848. Executed in red chalk and black chalk on paper, the study features a reclining nude figure, suggesting the artist's exploration of human anatomy and composition for the final work. Lehmann, a prominent figure in the French Romantic art movement, focused on the expressive power of gesture and the emotive qualities of the human form, which are clearly evident in this study. This drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and the development of his ideas for a larger painting.