Studies of a Female Nude [recto] c. 1910s

Arthur Beecher Carles was known for his figure drawings and paintings, and this study of the female nude exemplifies his style. The sketch, created in the early 1900s, uses loose, gestural lines to capture the form and movement of the models, with a focus on the flow of the body. It's a quick and fluid representation of the human figure that highlights Carles's mastery of drawing and understanding of form. This study, executed in pencil, is a quintessential example of academic figure drawing and offers a glimpse into the artist's process.