Nude Figure Standing Near a Bed 1900 - 1903

This is a preliminary study for a larger composition created by Anders Zorn, a Swedish artist known for his masterful handling of light and shadow. The charcoal sketch depicts a nude female figure standing near a bed, likely intended for a more finished painting. The artist's distinctive use of loose lines and expressive hatching to capture the form of the body is evident in this preparatory work, revealing Zorn's creative process.