6709 Gérard de Lairesse (1640–1711) – Reclining Nude Female Figure – Original Copperplate Engraving – 18th Century
This refined copperplate engraving depicts a reclining nude woman draped in flowing fabric, lying across a low bed with her arms elegantly positioned above her head. The treatment of the figure, lighting, and anatomical detail reflects the academic classical style associated with Gérard de Lairesse and his followers, who were active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The delicate cross-hatching and harmonious composition emphasize grace, ideal beauty, and theatrical repose—hallmarks of de Lairesse's influence on academic nudes in Dutch and French engraving traditions.
Gérard de Lairesse was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and theorist whose treatises on classical art were widely read across Europe. While his own paintings followed the grand manner of French classicism, his influence endured through the printmakers and artists in his circle who reproduced and adapted his compositions for educational and decorative purposes.
Artist:
Circle of Gérard de Lairesse
Dimensions:
30 x 21 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
18th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Estimate | 400 - 600 SEK |
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