G 365 lrg Walter Girotto

The drawing presents a seated female figure rendered in a delicate, almost ethereal style. The subject is depicted with a pronounced gaze directed towards the viewer, her expression conveying a complex mixture of vulnerability and defiance. Her hair cascades around her shoulders and chest in loose, flowing curls, contributing to an overall impression of unrestrained naturalness.
The artist has placed the figure within what appears to be a landscape setting, suggested by the indistinct foliage surrounding her lower body. This vegetation is rendered with a dense hatching technique that obscures detail while providing textural contrast against the smoother rendering of the flesh. The presence of wings, subtly indicated behind the shoulders, introduces an element of the supernatural or mythological.
The figure’s posture suggests both introspection and openness. Her crossed legs create a sense of containment, while her direct gaze invites engagement. The exposed breasts are treated with anatomical accuracy but without overt sensuality; instead, they contribute to the overall impression of fragility and exposure.
Subtexts within the drawing seem to revolve around themes of innocence, temptation, and perhaps even transgression. The combination of nudity, wings, and a knowing expression hints at a narrative beyond the immediate visual representation. There is an ambiguity inherent in the work; the figure could be interpreted as either a fallen angel or a symbol of untamed feminine power. The aged appearance of the paper itself adds to this sense of timelessness and mystery, suggesting that the subject exists outside of specific historical context.