Artwork
Female nude, seated, three-quarter view from back
Female nude, seated, three-quarter view from back is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Mulready. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing, created in 1853, is a representation of a seated female nude viewed from behind.
About this work
William Mulready drew a seated woman from the back in 1853.
He trained at the Royal Academy and kept studying the human figure for decades.
His chalk drawings show careful shading and lifelike skin tones.
Mulready was known for these nude studies.
He worked in both Realism and Impressionism, though he trained early on.
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Overview
This drawing, created in 1853, is a representation of a seated female nude viewed from behind. It is the work of William Mulready, an artist known for his detailed studies of the human figure.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Mulready's skill with black and red chalk, used to achieve subtle, lifelike tones and contours of the human form. This technique reflects the academic drawing standards of the 19th century.
History & Provenance
Mulready trained at the Royal Academy at the start of the 19th century and continued to study the human figure throughout his life, attending life classes well into old age.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the drawing is a seated female nude, depicted in a three-quarter view from behind, a classic pose for figure studies.
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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.
