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Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city, 1897 (etching)
990956 Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city, 1897 (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city. 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 22493538
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1897 20th Century Decorative Arts 20th Century Painting Armand Rassenfosse Artist Belgian Back Back View Backview Behind Belgian Art Belgian Artist Bottom Boundary Buttock Charles Baudelaire City Wall Crouch Crouching Crouching Down Etching From The Back Half Dressed Looking At View Partly Dressed Prints Rear View Semi Clad Semi Dress Skin Skyline Slippers View From Behind Ethnic Origin Les Fleurs Du Mal Rassenfosse Semi Nude
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This black and white etching, titled "Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city, 1897" transports us back to the late 19th century. The artist, Armand Rassenfosse, beautifully captures a moment of intrigue and mystery in this urban setting. The two women stand near a weathered city wall, their backs turned towards us. Partially dressed and with slippers on their feet, they exude an air of nonchalance as they crouch down to examine something beyond our view. Their delicate postures suggest curiosity or perhaps even mischief. Rassenfosse's attention to detail is evident in the intricate lines that bring out the texture of the wall and the folds of fabric clinging to their bodies. The play between light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing both the beauty of these women and the enigmatic atmosphere surrounding them. This etching was created as an illustration for Charles Baudelaire's famous collection of poems called Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil). Published in Paris in 1899, it reflects Baudelaire's exploration of sensuality and decadence within urban life. As we gaze upon this print from over a century ago, we are reminded not only of Rassenfosse's artistic skill but also how art has always been intertwined with literature and society. It invites us to ponder the timeless themes depicted here – femininity, urbanity, and human connection – while appreciating its aesthetic beauty that transcends time.
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