A nude figure turns away from the viewer in this intimate 1922 oil by Henri Manguin, her form bathed in the warm, luminous color that defined the artist's mature Fauve sensibility. Painted at Grenouillette, the property near Saint-Tropez that served as one of Manguin's most beloved retreats, the canvas reflects the easy confidence of a painter who had spent decades studying the human figure in southern light. The pose, gentle and unguarded, is rendered with a looseness of touch that feels at once immediate and deeply considered, the brushwork dissolving the boundary between flesh and the sun-saturated atmosphere surrounding it. Manguin occupied a singular position within the Fauve circle, counted among the close companions of Matisse and Marquet yet developing a voice distinctly his own, one rooted in sensory warmth rather than chromatic provocation. By 1922 his handling had grown more lyrical and assured, the palette here moving through creamy ochres, muted roses, and soft greens with a harmoniousness that rewards close looking. At 55 by 38 centimeters, the work is intimate in scale, suited to a private domestic setting where its quiet confidence can be fully appreciated. Presented on its original canvas and signed by the artist, this painting carries the material integrity that specialists and seasoned collectors prize in works of this period. The piece is currently offered through Helene Bailly Marcilhac, a gallery with longstanding expertise in the Post-Impressionist and Fauve markets, providing strong assurance of provenance and presentation. For collectors seeking a refined, well-documented example of early twentieth century French modernism, this Manguin represents a compelling and characterful acquisition.