Standing Woman Facing Right 1700 - 1743

"Standing Woman Facing Right" is a red chalk drawing created by Nicolas Lancret, a French Rococo artist, between 1700 and 1743. This small drawing, measuring only 8 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches, depicts a woman standing in profile. The artist used a loose, gestural style to capture the flowing lines of her dress and the subtle movement of her body. The drawing is characterized by a delicate touch and soft shading, typical of Lancret's style, highlighting the elegance and grace of the female figure. Today, the artwork is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.