Forain Jean Louis - Charcoal Drawing Reclining Nude Woman - 19th Century France

Charming original charcoal drawing of a nude woman by the famous French artist Jean-Louis Forain. This drawing is imbued with the finesse of his line and his sensitivity to capture the intimacy and grace of the female body. The artist delicately and spontaneously expresses the beauty of the female body through free and controlled lines. This drawing demonstrates his keen sense of observation, offering a work that is both intimate and imbued with elegance. This rare and refined work will appeal to 19th-century art collectors and lovers of old drawings. Ideal for enriching a collection. Dimensions at sight: Height: 12 cm / 4.7 inches Length: 19 cm / 7.5 inches Framed drawing - 19th century - France Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) was an artist close to the Impressionists. He was one of the most brilliant and incisive artists of his generation. A friend and contemporary of Degas, Manet, and Toulouse-Lautrec, he participated in the last Impressionist exhibitions and distinguished himself with his scenes of Parisian life, his depictions of the world of entertainment, and his lively character studies. A member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, Forain was also a feared caricaturist and columnist, publishing in many newspapers of his time.