The artwork entitled “Girl Dressing,” created by Xavier Martinez in the year 1900, belongs to the Tonalism art movement and is categorized as a nude painting (nu).
The artwork features a solitary female figure viewed from behind as she sits in a partially lit room. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, characteristic of the Tonalism movement, which emphasizes mood and atmosphere through subdued hues and soft transitions. The woman’s bare skin contrasts gently against the darker, more neutral background, drawing attention to the delicate rendering of her form. A lit stove with visible flames provides a subtle source of warmth and light, adding to the intimate and tranquil ambiance of the scene. The overall composition exudes a sense of quiet introspection and understated beauty.
