Study of a Nude Woman

Alfred Stevens 1817 - 1875

Summary

A reproduction produced by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Alfred Stevens. The drawing is of a nude woman shown from the side. Her head is turned to face the viewer. Her left arm is raised, and the hand is indistinct. There is a circular shape next to where the hand would be, possibly an object she is holding. Several sketchy lines are drawn down from the raised arm and winding around the back of the figure. Text from the accompanying booklet produced by the Vasari Society: "19. ALFRED STEVENS (b. 1817; d. 1875) STUDY OF A NUDE WOMAN Collection of Alfred Drury, Esq., R.A. Red chalk. 31.2 x 18.5 cm. (12 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.). This drawing is late in the career of the artist; it may have been done in preparation for some part of the decoration intended for Dorchester House: the workmanship approximates to that period of Stevens's activity. The figure holds an indefinite object - possibly an urn. C. R."