Girl kneeling, her arms on a chair

balthus

drawing

amateur sketch

thin stroke sketch

pencil sketch

sketched

incomplete sketchy

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

detailed observational sketch

sketch

rough sketch

initial sketch

This sketch by Balthus depicts a young girl kneeling, her body contorted in a graceful yet suggestive pose. The drawing is rendered in loose lines and shading, giving it a feeling of immediacy and capturing a fleeting moment. Balthus is known for his depictions of adolescent girls, often in ambiguous and evocative situations, prompting discussions about innocence and sexuality.