The artwork titled “Nu. Draft” was created by the artist Gustave Moreau circa 1890. Executed in watercolor, it is associated with the Symbolism art movement, and its dimensions are 76 x 46 cm. Classified as a sketch and study, it is currently housed at the Musée National Gustave Moreau in Paris, France.
This watercolor sketch depicts a nude figure, rendered with delicate, light washes contrasted against a substantially darker, textured background. The figure appears to be in a contemplative or introspective pose, with arms crossed over the chest and the head slightly bowed, suggesting a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The background is filled with abstract, almost chaotic strokes that frame the central figure, invoking a sense of inner turmoil or existential reverie. The use of watercolor allows for a fluid, ethereal quality, enhancing the impression of an almost dreamlike state. The application of color and the composition reflect the Symbolist movement’s preoccupation with emotion and the mystical, emphasizing the inner experience over the external reality.
