Artwork
Female Nude, Seated, Three Quarter View from Front
Female Nude, Seated, Three Quarter View from Front is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Mulready. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled Female Nude, Seated, Three Quarter View from Front, is a work by William Mulready created at the age of 73.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman seated on a stool, her body partially turned, wrapped in a loose cloth. Her pose is relaxed, with one hand resting on her knee.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Mulready's skill as a draftsman through its precise yet soft lines, capturing the subtleties of the model's form and the play of light on her skin.
History & Provenance
The drawing was made in the Royal Academy's life school, where Mulready taught and drew alongside his students, demonstrating his lifelong dedication to the art of drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Mulready was an Irish genre painter living in London. He is best known for his romanticising depictions of rural scenes, and for creating Mulready stationery letter sheets, issued at the same time as the Penny Black postage stamp.
