Study for the painting Women of Algiers 1834

This charcoal drawing by Eugène Delacroix is a study for his iconic painting "Women of Algiers," created in 1834. The drawing depicts a single figure, likely one of the women featured in the final composition, in a pose reminiscent of a reclining Odalisque. This study demonstrates Delacroix's interest in the exotic and his mastery of capturing the human form in a dynamic and expressive way. The artist uses charcoal to render the figure's form with a sense of volume and depth, capturing the subtle folds of fabric and the delicate features of the face. The study also includes a sketch of a cluster of fruit, suggesting the artist's attention to detail and his interest in incorporating symbolic elements into his compositions.