Scene from the studio 

Alexandre Antigna, a French painter born in 1817, is known for his genre paintings depicting everyday life. The scene is set in an artist's studio with a partially clothed female model, an artist in the background, and an elderly man in the foreground. The female model is seated in a chair holding a fan while the artist appears to be sketching her. The scene captures a moment of casual interaction, highlighting the daily routines and artistic practices of the time. This work exemplifies Antigna's signature style of depicting realistic and intimate scenes with meticulous detail.