This graphite sketchbook drawing by Maurice Prendergast captures a casual study of a nude figure in motion, executed with the artist's characteristic loose and gestural line work. The work demonstrates Prendergast's interest in figure drawing and his ability to convey form and movement through economical graphite strokes rather than detailed modeling. As part of his Rockport sketchbook series, the drawing reflects the artist's practice of documenting scenes and subjects during his time in this Massachusetts coastal community.