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Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso]

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso], by Louis Anquetin, ink, 1897
Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso], by Louis Anquetin, ink, 1897

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Louis Anquetin. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower right in stone backwards: Anquetin; lower right printed: dessin de ANQUETIN....; lower center verso in stone in ligature: T-L; lower right verso printed: dessin de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC.; across left side verso printed: Théâtre Antoine / Jeudi 23 Décembre, à 8 h. 1/2. / REPRÉSENTATION / Organisée par les Amis de M. GÉMIER... / MARIAGE D'ARGENT / Étude de paysans en un acte, de M. Eugène BOURGEOIS... / LE FARDEAU DE LA LIBERTÉ / Comédie en 1 acte, de M. Tristan BERNARD... / UN CLIENT SÉRIEUX / Comédie en 1 acte, de M. George COURTELINE...

About this work

Overview

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's 'Estampes décoratives' is a 1897 lithograph by Louis Anquetin, featuring a nude figure on one side and an advertisement on the other.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a twisting nude figure in motion, with loose, expressive lines capturing a dynamic pose. The advertisement on the verso lists titles of other prints, likely part of the same series, including 'La Montagne' and 'Le Soir d’Été'.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by quick, dark brown marks on a light background, with minimal shading. The artist's signature is discreetly placed in the bottom corner.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso]?

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso] was painted by Louis Anquetin in 1897.

Where can I see Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso]?

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso]?

Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso] is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso]?

Museum-quality prints of Dancing Nude and Advertisement for Eugène Verneau's "Estampes décoratives" [verso] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.