Study of a Nude Woman with Lowered Arms 

This charcoal sketch by Jean-Louis Forain, a prominent French artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captures the essence of a seated nude figure with simplified lines and a loose, gestural style. The figure is rendered with minimal detail, emphasizing the artist's focus on form and movement rather than anatomical accuracy. This study, likely created for personal practice or as a preliminary work for a larger composition, showcases Forain's mastery of line and his ability to convey emotion through a minimalist approach.