Femme assise 

This charcoal drawing by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, titled "Femme assise," depicts a seated woman in a simple dress. The artist’s masterful use of shading and line creates a sense of volume and depth, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. This piece exemplifies the artist's distinctive style of representing figures in a timeless and serene manner, often set against a background that suggests the tranquility of the natural world. The drawing’s minimalist approach and the artist's focus on capturing the essential essence of the subject highlight his "idealism," which was a defining characteristic of his artistic output.