Study For The Central Figure In The Ceiling Of The Palais De La Legion D’honneur 

This oil painting, a study for a larger work, depicts a seated female figure. The woman is partially nude, with her right arm outstretched and her head tilted upwards. The artist, Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921), utilized a loose brushwork style and dramatic lighting, creating a sense of movement and depth in the figure. This piece, a study for the central figure in the ceiling of the Palais de la Légion d’honneur, is a testament to Laurens' mastery of the human form and his ability to capture the essence of a subject through a single study.