Siddende, ung nøgen kvinde 1915 - 1916

"Siddende, ung nøgen kvinde" (Sitting, Young Naked Woman) is a 1915-1916 pencil drawing by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The drawing portrays a nude female figure in a seated pose, rendered with Skovgaard's characteristic meticulous detail and subtle shading. This work exemplifies Skovgaard's focus on figure studies and his exploration of the human form. The drawing's simplicity and directness, while depicting a nude, resonates with a sense of quiet contemplation and is considered a key work in the artist's oeuvre.