Dieppe Engraved Ivory Plaque Depicting Hercules And Omphale – Erotic Mythological Scene

Oval plaque engraved on ivory, attributable to the Dieppe school, depicting a mythological scene attributed to Hercules and Omphale, interpreted in an erotic manner according to neoclassical and libertine taste.The male figure, identifiable as Hercules, is shown wearing a feral animal skin and possessing a powerful physique, while Omphale is portrayed in a sensual attitude within a dynamic and expressive composition.The engraving features a fine and detailed line, with clear attention to anatomy and classical aesthetics, typical of Dieppe production.Cites are present, consistent with the age and material.The plaque is mounted on a velvet-covered wooden support, embellished with green cabochon decorative elements, enhancing its presentation as a collectible object.Work datable to the second half of the 19th century.