Artwork
La Chemise enlevée
La Chemise enlevée is an ink print by the Romanticist artist E. Guersant. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: H. Fragonard pinx.; in plate, below image, at right: Guersant Sculp.; verso: at lower right in graphite in later hand: K 157 [circled] / F79 / 146 [underlined]
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
La Chemise enlevée is a print created by E. Guersant in 1782 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining nude woman, her back to the viewer, with a cherub removing her chemise. Her relaxed posture and body language convey a sense of surrender and intimacy.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by delicate lines and shading, achieved through etching and engraving, which contribute to its intimate and vulnerable atmosphere.
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