A single unclothed figure rendered in fluid ink strokes, Étude de nue captures Henri Lebasque at his most intimate and immediate. The work operates through economy of line, each mark carrying the weight of observation without ornament or revision. Lebasque's draftsmanship here reflects the confidence of an artist thoroughly trained in the Post-Impressionist tradition, one who studied alongside Gustave Moreau and absorbed the luminous sensibility of his close associate Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On paper of modest dimensions, 25.5 by 17.5 centimetres, the composition achieves a presence far beyond its scale. Lebasque is perhaps best known for his sunlit domestic scenes and leisurely outdoor figures, yet works on paper such as this reveal the rigorous foundation beneath those celebrated canvases. The ink medium demands decisiveness, and this signed study demonstrates precisely that quality, with contours that breathe and a sense of volume achieved through minimal but well-considered variation in line weight. Such works function as windows into an artist's private visual thinking, unmediated by the considerations of a finished painting. For collectors with an interest in early twentieth century French draughtsmanship, this piece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a signed original work on paper by an artist whose reputation has grown steadily in recent decades. Offered through DIGARD AUCTION, the study presents itself unframed, allowing the new owner full latitude in presentation. Its intimacy, directness, and provenance within a distinguished sale context make it a compelling addition to any serious collection.