Ovid's "The Art of Love" ("L'art d'aimer" d'Ovide)

1935

Aristide Maillol

Associated Names
Aristide Maillol

Artist, French, 1861 - 1944

The image shows a sketch of a human figure from the side, focusing on the upper body down to the waist area. The person appears to be in a seated or crouched position with their head turned downwards, possibly resting on their arms. The sketch does not detail facial features but emphasizes the body's contours. The hair is depicted in an updo without intricate detailing. The drawing does not include clothing and showcases the natural form of the body. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is plain to keep the focus on the subject.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.94

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Guérin 1965, no. 308, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Guerin, Marcel. Catalogue Raisonne de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie Aristide Maillol. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65219232

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