This expressive work by Richard Hauser is an intimate ink and gouache painting on brown paper, featuring a reclining nude figure. The artist masterfully uses gestural strokes and a limited palette of warm browns, deep charcoals, and highlights of white or cream to capture the form and repose of the figure. The texture of the brown paper provides a rich, earthy ground that integrates beautifully with the monochrome tones of the drawing. The figure appears to be resting on a soft, light-colored surface, possibly a pillow or drapery, which stands out against the darker background. This piece (31" x 22") showcases Hauser's skill in figure drawing and his ability to convey both form and emotion with powerful simplicity and sophisticated layering of media.