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Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after Edme Bouchardon

Associated Names
Pierre-Alexandre Aveline

Artist, French, probably 1702 - 1760

Edme Bouchardon

Artist After, French, 1698 - 1762

The image shows a full-body depiction of a nude man seated on a stone block. He is in a slouched position with his left arm resting on his thigh, and his right hand is raised to his forehead, partially covering his face. His head is tilted to the side, and his facial features are in shadow, emphasizing the contours of his face. His hair is dark and slightly wavy, falling around his head in an unkempt manner. The man's body is muscular and well-defined, with particular attention to the detailing of his torso and limbs. Resting at his side is a draped cloth, partially covering his lap. The background consists of a simple, textured surface that draws the focus on the figure itself.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in red ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ellwanger/Mescha Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 57.4 x 36.7 cm (22 5/8 x 14 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 68.4 x 48.4 cm (26 15/16 x 19 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.162.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Grossherzogliches Museum, Schwerin. Ellwanger/Mescha Collection, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: E d. Bouchardon del.; lower center: AParis chez Huquier rue St. Jacque au coin de la rue des Mathurins. Avec privil du Roi; lower right in plate: P. Aveline sculp.

Wikidata ID

Q76355669

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