La Nuit 1800

"La Nuit" is a charcoal drawing by the French artist Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, created in 1800. The artwork depicts a nude female figure reclining on a bed, with her head turned towards the viewer. The drawing's soft, delicate lines and subtle shading evoke a sense of sensuality and melancholy, characteristic of Prud'hon's style. The piece is a testament to the artist's mastery of line and tone, and his ability to convey a sense of emotion through the human form. "La Nuit" is a captivating example of the neoclassical style, which emphasized clarity, order, and beauty.