L’Industrie 1810

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon's "L’Industrie" from 1810 is a pencil drawing depicting a female figure draped in flowing robes. The woman is seated and appears to be in deep thought, her hand resting on her chin. The figure's pose and the detailed depiction of the fabric suggest a focus on the artistic principles of Neoclassicism, which emphasized idealized beauty and classical forms. Prud’hon was a leading artist of the Neoclassical movement, known for his portraits and allegorical figures. This work is likely a study for a larger painting or sculpture and reflects his interest in depicting the human form with elegance and precision.