“Seated Nude on a Couch” is a work by artist Felix Vallotton, created circa 1905. Executed in a Realism style, this sketch and study measures 16.5 by 13.5 centimeters. The artwork exemplifies Vallotton’s skill in capturing the human form in a naturalistic and straightforward manner.
The piece depicts a nude figure, a woman seated on a couch, rendered with delicate and precise pencil strokes. The subject appears relaxed, gazing to her right, perhaps at her reflection in a mirror, which is also depicted in the artwork. The artist’s attention to the nuances of the human body is evident in the detailed rendering of the woman’s posture and subtle facial expression. The minimalist background ensures that the focus remains solely on the subject, highlighting Vallotton’s proficiency in creating depth and dimensionality through simple, yet effective, lines and shading.
