Back of a Woman (from Sketchbook) by Asher Brown Durand

Back of a Woman (from Sketchbook) 1796 - 1886

natural shape and form

swirl

culinary art

appetizing

food illustration

ink drawing experimentation

men

food art

munch-inspired

fruit

natural form

"Back of a Woman (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Asher B. Durand, created sometime between 1796 and 1886. The drawing shows a woman's back in profile, captured in a simple and delicate style. It is a study from a sketchbook, revealing Durand's process of observation and artistic development. This intimate work is an example of Durand's skill in capturing the human form, showcasing his interest in the beauty of everyday life and the human figure. It is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.