Name: Antique Master Print-ACADEMIC DESIGN FIGURES-TITLE PLATE-Vanloo-1742-1743
SKU: PICTURA-04578
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Antique Master Print-ACADEMIC DESIGN FIGURES-TITLE PLATE-Vanloo-1742-1743

€175.00

‘”SIX FIGURES ACADEMIQUES… CARLE VANLOO PEINTRE ORDINAIRE DU ROI…” (FULL TITLE ON PLAQUE).’

– A classical male nude holding a plaque that features the title of the series “Six Figures Academiques.” The figure stands near a draped cloth and pedestal. This is the title page of “Six Figures Academiques” by Carle Vanloo, depicting a male nude in classical academic style, holding a plaque inscribed with the series title.

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A classical male nude holding a plaque that features the title of the series “Six Figures Academiques.” The figure stands near a draped cloth and pedestal. This is the title page of “Six Figures Academiques” by Carle Vanloo, depicting a male nude in classical academic style, holding a plaque inscribed with the series title.

Made by Carle Vanloo after own design.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: circle with initilals.

Sheet size: 49.5 x 33.4 cm (19.49 x 13.15 inch). Image size: 39.3 x 29 cm. (15.47 x 11.42 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Light creasing and soiling. 2 small pinsize holes in lower part of print. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

VANLOO, ACADEMIC FIGURE, NUDE, ETCHING, FRENCH ART, 18TH CENTURY, CLASSICAL ART | PCO-B8-03

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From the series “Six Figures Academiques”.

Reference: Baudicour 1.

Biography engraver: Carle Vanloo (1705?1765) was a renowned French Rococo painter and etcher, known for his academic figure drawings and grand historical compositions. He served as the first painter to the King and was highly regarded for his contribution to the teaching of art.