Female Nude, Attributed To Fernand Maxence De Chambord, Oil On Canvas, France, Late 19th Century

Oil on canvas depicting a female nude, attributed to Fernand Maxence de Chambord (1840–1889), a French painter active during the second half of the 19th century.
The figure is shown half-length, in an elegant and gently inclined pose, treated with notable softness and sensitivity. The careful modelling of the flesh, the subtle transitions of tone, and the mastery of half-tones reflect a solid academic training and an intimate approach to the subject.
This work is fully rooted in the tradition of late 19th-century French academic painting, a period in which the female nude became a privileged field of study, combining rigorous drawing with a refined search for expressive nuance.
The painting is presented in an antique carved and gilt wooden frame, probably original and well suited to the composition.
Technique: oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: 38 × 46 cm
Framed dimensions: 60.5 × 69 cm
Period: late 19th century
Condition: good overall condition, with minor wear and old restorations consistent with the age of the work, without affecting overall readability.

A decorative and collectible work, representative of late 19th-century French academic painting, particularly appreciated for the quality of its modelling and the subtlety of its treatment of the female nude.

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