Male Nude - 18th-century Emilian School
Artist: école émilienne Du Xviiie Siècle
Emilian School, 18th century
Male nude
Oil on canvas, 80 x 32 cm
An elegant and refined painting depicting a male nude, created by an artist belonging to the 18th-century Emilian School. The work stands out for its harmonious anatomical rendering and the quality of its drawing, elements that attest to a solid academic training.
The figure is posed with classical balance, with particular attention to the study of light that shapes the body and enhances its sculptural volumes. The brushwork is soft and controlled, while the warm, natural color palette evokes the models of great Bolognese painting, influenced by the teachings of the Carracci and their followers.
The subject, likely an academic anatomical study, reflects the 18th-century interest in the human body as an ideal of beauty and proportion, as well as a fundamental exercise in the training of artists.
In the 18th century, the Emilian school, with major centers such as Bologna, Parma, and Modena, represented one of the most important centers of Italian painting. Emilian artists distinguished themselves through the rigor of their drawing, compositional balance, and a sensitivity to light derived from the 17th-century tradition.
Nude studies played a central role in the academies, constituting an essential step in the training of painters. Works such as this one fit into this context, revealing a cultured and contemporary figurative tradition.
Condition:
Good overall condition, signs of aging consistent with the period. Retouching and pictorial restorations.
All our works are accompanied by a detailed certificate of authenticity.
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For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us +39 329 319 4887 – info@dequart.com
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Male nude
Oil on canvas, 80 x 32 cm
An elegant and refined painting depicting a male nude, created by an artist belonging to the 18th-century Emilian School. The work stands out for its harmonious anatomical rendering and the quality of its drawing, elements that attest to a solid academic training.
The figure is posed with classical balance, with particular attention to the study of light that shapes the body and enhances its sculptural volumes. The brushwork is soft and controlled, while the warm, natural color palette evokes the models of great Bolognese painting, influenced by the teachings of the Carracci and their followers.
The subject, likely an academic anatomical study, reflects the 18th-century interest in the human body as an ideal of beauty and proportion, as well as a fundamental exercise in the training of artists.
In the 18th century, the Emilian school, with major centers such as Bologna, Parma, and Modena, represented one of the most important centers of Italian painting. Emilian artists distinguished themselves through the rigor of their drawing, compositional balance, and a sensitivity to light derived from the 17th-century tradition.
Nude studies played a central role in the academies, constituting an essential step in the training of painters. Works such as this one fit into this context, revealing a cultured and contemporary figurative tradition.
Condition:
Good overall condition, signs of aging consistent with the period. Retouching and pictorial restorations.
All our works are accompanied by a detailed certificate of authenticity.
Professional packaging and insured shipping to ensure maximum safety during transport.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us +39 329 319 4887 – info@dequart.com
Option for VIDEO CALLS and in-person viewings by appointment in MILAN and BORGOMANERO (NO).
Further information and photographs: www.dequart.com IG - FB @dequ.art
1 400 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Oil painting
Width: 32
Height: 80
Reference (ID): 1746243
Availability: In stock
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