Femme nue accroupie 1887 - 1892

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's "Femme nue accroupie" is a charcoal drawing from 1887-1892 that captures the essence of the female form. Chavannes, a noted Symbolist artist, utilizes soft, blended strokes to create a sense of both solidity and etherealness in the figure. The model is rendered in a simplified, almost classical style, with a focus on the anatomical structure and subtle contours of the body. This drawing offers a glimpse into Chavannes's artistic process, exploring the human form through a combination of realism and symbolism.