Female nude seated, study for the Garden of the Hesperides 

This charcoal drawing by Frederic Leighton depicts a female nude seated in a relaxed pose. It is a study for his painting "The Garden of the Hesperides", suggesting that this preliminary sketch served as a way to explore the figure's composition and anatomical details. Leighton was known for his meticulous draftsmanship and his interest in classical mythology, reflected in this work. The use of simple lines on brown paper allows for an intimate and expressive exploration of the human form.