Seated Woman, Nude (Woman Preparing to Bathe) 1905

Editor: This is William Orpen’s sketch, "Seated Woman, Nude," and I find the use of shadow and light quite evocative! What’s your take? Curator: It’s remarkably intimate, isn’t it? The sketch, almost like a stolen moment, captures the woman's vulnerability and confidence simultaneously. I sense Orpen attempting a balance of impressionism and realism here, focusing on the form but with a soulful touch. Editor: Soulful, yes! It does make you wonder what she is thinking... Curator: Indeed. And it makes me ponder how Orpen saw her, and perhaps, even himself reflected within her. We see each other in art, don’t we? Editor: Absolutely! I appreciate how you linked it back to the artist, it gives me a new appreciation.