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Female nude with Death as a skeleton, 1897 (etching)
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Female nude with Death as a skeleton, 1897 (etching)
990955 Female nude with Death as a skeleton, 1897 (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Female nude with Death as a skeleton. From Les Fleurs du Mal, by Charles Baudelaire. Illustrated by Armand Rassenfosse (1862-1934). Etching. Signed and dated 1897 (in the original). Published, Paris, 1899. 28 x 21.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright
Media ID 22307896
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1897 20th Century Decorative Arts 20th Century Painting Armand Rassenfosse Artist Belgian Belgian Art Belgian Artist Bosom Breast Charles Baudelaire Death And The Maiden Etching Kiss Kisser Kissing Negative Concept Prints Skeleton Skin Woman Alone Wooded Les Fleurs Du Mal Mortality Natural Space Rassenfosse
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This black and white etching, titled "Female nude with Death as a skeleton" is a thought-provoking piece of art created by Belgian artist Armand Rassenfosse in 1897. The print measures 28x21.5 cm and belongs to a private collection. The image depicts a female figure standing amidst a woodland setting, her naked body exposed for all to see. However, what makes this artwork truly intriguing is the presence of Death personified as a skeleton, embracing the woman in an intimate kiss. This juxtaposition between life and death creates an unsettling yet mesmerizing visual narrative. Rassenfosse's inspiration for this work comes from Charles Baudelaire's renowned book Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil). The etching serves as an illustration for one of Baudelaire's poems that explores themes of mortality and the fragility of human existence. The artist's skillful use of lines and shading brings depth and texture to the composition, while also emphasizing the contrasting elements within it. The delicate portrayal of the female form against the starkness of Death adds to its symbolic power. This late nineteenth-century artwork continues to captivate viewers with its exploration of negative concepts such as mortality and vulnerability. It stands as a testament to Rassenfosse's artistic prowess and his ability to evoke strong emotions through his work.
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