Croquis de femme nue, la tête contre l'oreiller (1ère plance) (Sketch of a Nude Woman, Her Head Against a Pillow) (1st plate)

Forain employed drypoint, a direct engraving method that yields bold, expressive lines and a characteristic velvety burr. The gestural strokes define the form with minimal shading, while the paper’s laid texture adds subtle visual interest. The absence of background elements reinforces the immediacy of the study.

The print belongs to Forain’s later period, when he increasingly explored the print medium alongside his paintings and pastels. It is catalogued among his works held by the National Gallery, reflecting the artist’s sustained interest in everyday subjects within an Impressionist framework.