Nude 

This is a charcoal and pastel drawing by French artist Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) depicting a nude woman. Forain was known for his depictions of Parisian life, often satiric in nature, and this work reveals his keen observation of the human form. The loose and gestural lines of the drawing, executed in various shades of brown, convey a sense of spontaneity and movement. The figure's pose is naturalistic, capturing the essence of the female form with both realism and sensitivity.