Seated Female Nude Study Signed 'Giz'

This artwork is a figurative study of a seated female nude seen from the rear, executed on a tan cardboard or heavy kraft paper substrate. The medium appears to be a combination of pastel and possible gouache or acrylic used for thick highlights and the dark background shadow. The composition features a woman with short reddish-brown hair, with flesh tones rendered in a range of warm ochre, sienna, and peachy highlights. The figure is defined by strong lighting coming from the right, casting a deep, gestural shadow to the left. The piece is signed 'Giz' in the lower right corner, followed by a date that appears to be '03'. The artwork is housed in a simple black metal or plastic frame with glass. The condition shows visible signs of aging including a faint circular water or grease stain on the left side of the paper and some minor creasing consistent with a study on cardboard. The edges of the paper inside the frame appear slightly uneven, suggesting a hand-cut substrate. The style is expressive and academic, likely a life drawing study from the early 2000s.