Edouard Chimot (1880-1959) “nude Lying On White Sheets” Etching Enhanced

Édouard Chimot (1880–1959) – “Reclining Nude on White Sheets” – Enhanced Etching – 33 x 26.5 cm Elegant erotic print by Édouard Chimot, depicting a reclining female nude in a lascivious and natural pose, typical of the artist’s sensual and intimate aesthetic. The model rests on crumpled sheets, in a hushed, almost confidential atmosphere. This work is an original etching, enhanced by hand (probably with colored pencils or watercolors), printed on laid paper. Clearly visible platemark, characteristic of intaglio printing. Signed “Chimot” in the plate, lower left. Dimensions of the engraving: 20 x 14 cm Framed under a mat and glass. Édouard Chimot, a renowned illustrator of the first half of the 20th century, illustrated the works of Pierre Louÿs, Baudelaire, and Verlaine, and was artistic director at Devambez. His engravings are now highly sought after by lovers of refined erotic art.