Weiblicher Halbakt einer Schlafenden 21 - 1883

"Weiblicher Halbakt einer Schlafenden" is a charcoal drawing on paper created by Swiss artist Karl Stauffer-Bern in 1883. The artwork, housed at the Städel Museum, depicts a reclining female nude, emphasizing the contours of her form through precise shading. The artist’s careful rendering of the figure, coupled with the subject's relaxed pose, exemplifies the academic approach prevalent in 19th-century figurative art. The drawing's stark simplicity and focus on anatomy exemplify the academic style, highlighting Stauffer-Bern's mastery of drawing techniques.