#12291 Rafael De Penagos

The drawing presents a female figure viewed from behind, positioned in what appears to be a domestic interior. The woman is partially draped in a towel, revealing portions of her back and legs. She wears black high-heeled shoes and stockings held up by garters. A bracelet adorns her left wrist. Her hair is cropped short, suggesting a modern style for the period.
The composition is structured around geometric forms. The figure stands before a low, angular piece of furniture – likely a chaise lounge or bench – rendered in shades of blue and black. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above, its subject indistinct but seemingly depicting a landscape scene. A dark object, possibly a hat or handbag, rests on the furniture beside her.
The color palette is restrained, dominated by muted tones of beige, brown, blue, and black. The background is a flat, pale yellow, which isolates the figure and emphasizes her form. Light falls primarily from the left, highlighting the contours of her body and creating subtle shadows that define her shape.
Subtly, the drawing conveys an atmosphere of quiet intimacy and perhaps a sense of vulnerability. The partial covering with the towel suggests a private moment interrupted or observed. The cropped hairstyle and fashionable shoes indicate a woman engaged in contemporary trends, while the setting implies a comfortable, bourgeois lifestyle. The small landscape painting on the wall introduces a note of escapism or longing, contrasting with the immediate reality of the scene.
The artist’s use of line is precise and controlled, contributing to the overall sense of elegance and refinement. The compositions simplicity and focus on form suggest an interest in exploring themes of femininity, modernity, and domesticity within a stylized framework.