Emmanuel Stanek, Female Nude, 19th-century Oil On Canvas, Unframed, Circa 1890

This original 19th-century figurative oil on canvas by Emmanuel Stanek (1862–1920) depicts a seated nude bather surrounded by dark foliage, flowering plants, and a sumptuous blue drape. Measuring 100 cm in height, this large composition lends the model a striking presence while preserving the intimacy of a calm and contemplative scene.

The bather’s delicately lit skin contrasts with the deep greens and blue tones surrounding her. Her auburn hair, slightly tilted head, and relaxed posture guide the viewer’s gaze through the composition, while small pink flowers enliven the shaded setting. The meticulous rendering of the anatomy and the masterful transitions between light and shadow lend volume to the figure and reflect an academic approach to painting.

Emmanuel Stanek, also known as Emanuel Staněk, was a painter, draftsman, and poster artist born in Prague. His cataloged works include figurative compositions and Orientalist subjects. This bathers painting focuses attention on a single figure, whose expression, gestures, and colors shape the atmosphere of the painting.

Painted in oil on canvas, the work measures H. 100 × W. 73 cm, unframed. Its vertical format lends itself to elegant display in a living room, bedroom, or private collection, bringing the warmth and depth of a classic figurative painting to a traditional or contemporary interior.

The painting has been fully restored in our studio. It is offered unframed; the decorative frame visible in some photographs is not included in the sale, allowing the buyer to choose a frame suited to the intended location.

The artwork is shipped from Belgium in careful protective packaging, with insurance covering the full purchase price. For additional photographs or information about shipping, please contact us via 1stDibs.

WORK DETAILS

• Artist: Emmanuel Stanek (1862–1920)

• Descriptive Title: Nude Bather

• Style: Academic

• Period: 19th century

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Original work: One-of-a-kind piece

• Dimensions without frame: H. 100 × W. 73 cm

• Orientation: Vertical

• Framing: Unframed

• Signature: Signed lower right and dated 1888