The Tired Model 1889

"The Tired Model" (1889) by Canadian artist Paul Peel depicts a scene of an artist in his studio working on a painting. The artist is an older man, seated and looking intently at a young, nude model. The model's tired posture and the artist's focused gaze create a poignant atmosphere. The artist's tools and the partially painted canvas in the background add to the sense of realism and the everyday nature of the studio setting. This piece is currently housed at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto, Canada.