Seated Male Nude (1704)
Louis de Boullogne the Younger1704 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1733)
Specifications
- Year
- 1704
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1654–1733
About the artwork
"Seated Male Nude" (1704) is a work by Louis de Boullogne the Younger. Historical background, 1704: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings in brief: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Seated Male Nude" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1654–1733
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