A Nude Model, Seated on a Couch 1893

"A Nude Model, Seated on a Couch" is a charcoal drawing by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1893. The drawing depicts a nude female figure seated on a couch, her pose relaxed and casual. Whistler's signature style of simplified forms and subtle shading is evident in this work, showcasing the artist's mastery of the medium. The drawing demonstrates Whistler's fascination with the human form and his ability to capture both the beauty and vulnerability of his subjects. The artwork exemplifies the artist's exploration of the aesthetics of line and form, characteristic of his artistic practice.