Reclining Nude

The artwork Reclining Nude is a painting created by Eugène Delacroix between 1840 and 1841. It is currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts. The painting measures 1.435 meters in width and 1.047 meters in height.

The painting depicts a nude woman reclining on her side, her back to the viewer. She rests her arm on a rock, her head turned away as if in contemplation. Her pose is sensual and relaxed, with her body forming a graceful curve. A red drape covers the lower half of her body, while a white cloth is gathered around her hips. A laurel wreath adorns her dark hair. The background is a landscape with muted tones of green and brown, suggesting a natural setting. The focus remains on the woman's body, highlighted by the light falling on her back and contrasting with the darker surroundings.