The Model
Ca. 1872
Domenico Induno captures the unglamorous reality of being an artist's muse in this 1872 scene. The young woman is slumped in a chair, looking utterly exhausted, her shiny satin dress pooling around her feet while a blue skirt peeks out underneath. She's surrounded by the clutter of a busy studio—easels with sketches, a giant ornate mirror, and even a suit of armor in the shadows—waiting patiently (or impatiently!) for the painter to finish his work. It’s a rare, honest glimpse into the boring parts of making beautiful art.
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