Female from back (black woman)
- Artist
- Georges Seurat
- Date
- 1880 - 1881 ; France
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Musée Picasso
"Female from back (black woman)" is a compelling artwork that combines elements of Impressionism with a focus on form and texture. Created using crayon on paper, it appears to be a sketch and study capturing the subject's posture and mood. The artist's loose, expressive strokes evoke a sense of immediacy and intimacy, emphasizing the beauty and strength of the female figure from behind. This work exemplifies the artist’s exploration of human form through a spontaneous, impressionistic approach that invites viewers to see familiar subjects in a fresh, textured way.
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