A Life Study of a Female Nude Model with her Left Arm Raised

Executed in a realistic yet expressive manner, the work reflects the artistic tendencies of its time. Although McTaggart later incorporated Impressionist elements into his oeuvre, this piece aligns more closely with the British Romanticism movement.

The painting is part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.

While McTaggart is notably recognized for his landscapes and seascapes, this study demonstrates his exploration of figure painting, a less prominent aspect of his body of work.