Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)] 1797

"Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)]" is a 1797 stipple engraving by English artist Adam Buck. The print depicts a nude woman reclining on a bed draped with flowing fabric. The subject, possibly Emma Hamilton, is shown in a relaxed and sensual pose. The engraving is known for its soft, delicate lines and subtle shading, characteristic of the stipple technique. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the popularity of this technique in the late 18th century, as it allowed for a refined and nuanced representation of the human form.