[Seated Female Nude] 1853 - 1854

Eugène Durieu's "Seated Female Nude" (1853-1854) is a classic example of the artist's work in the genre of nude photography. The photograph captures the back of a seated female nude, draped in fabric, and is rendered in a simple yet compelling composition. Durieu's work explored the human form in a natural and straightforward manner, contributing to the development of photographic portraiture. This work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.