Lounging on the settee Print

Female nude on a sofa is a recurrent theme in art. The works of Francois Bouche, Paul Cezanne or Pierre-Auguste Renoir spring to mind when I think about this subject. With such a long streak of powerful imageries, a 21st century photographer can only approach the concept with humility. For this photograph, it was clear to me that it had to be in colour, as a link to the prestigious artists of the past. When their work was in an enclosed space, I wanted to open the composition, hence the window. The sofa is free on distraction, the pose is modern and compliments the model.