Etude de nu (Study of a Nude)

1895

Félicien Rops

Associated Names
Félicien Rops

Artist, Belgian, 1833 - 1898

The image displays a sketch of a mostly nude individual lying on their back in the center of the page. The person's upper body is slightly tilted, with one arm bent and resting near the head, which is covered by a broad-brimmed hat. The hair is visible around the sides of the head. The figure appears to be in a relaxed posture, and there is drapery or cloth around the legs. The background within the rectangle is darkly shaded, contrasting with the plain, light-colored background of the page. There are no visible accessories or objects held by the person.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The image is a lithograph featuring two central figures. The male figure is depicted from the waist up, sitting or leaning forward while writing in a book or journal. His face is angled downwards, and he wears a textured garment with a distinct shading style. The female figure stands behind him, shown from head to waist. She has delicate facial features and styled hair, possibly adorned with decorative elements. Her upper body is bare or lightly draped, and she holds a palm leaf or similar object in her right hand. The background is dark and smoky, with the figures being the main focus of the image.

Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

This is a photograph of a textured paper cover. The photograph showcases a design featuring the beige cover of an art album titled "l'Epreuve" with the subtitle "Album d’Art" printed in the upper right corner. The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration and worn edges. The text is set in a serif font.

L'Épreuve (album 3, deluxe edition)

Paul Edouard Crébassa, Paul-César Helleu, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Henri Fantin-Latour, Eugène Delâtre, Jean-Louis Forain, Georges Daniel de Monfreid, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Félicien Rops, Maurice Dumont

1895

The image depicts two figures with their upper bodies visible. One figure is upright with a partially exposed upper torso, while the other figure appears to be sitting or leaning forward, possibly engaged in an activity. The background is dark with areas of light and shadow, and there is a burning flame to the right of the figures.

Inspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour

1895

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1928

  • Exsteens, Maurice. L'Oeuvre grave et lithographie de Felicien Rops. 4 vols. and appendix. Paris: Editions Pellet, 1928.

Inscriptions

stamped upper left verso in black: 012

Wikidata ID

Q75408539

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