French, late 19th century oil on canvas nude portrait of a bashful young woman raising her arms partially to shield her face from view. She coquettishly looks at the viewer, legs in contraposto stance. A soft-focus, flattering light makes the subject’s pale skin glow against the dreamy, hazy background in a palette of pink, gray, and green that has developed a craquelure texture and other areas of loss. Sold unframed. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as they are an essential part of the description.