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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 Skin Woman Alone Wooded Les Fleurs Du Mal Mortality Natural Space Rassenfosse
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the haunting beauty of Armand Rassenfosse's etching, "Female nude with Death as a skeleton," from the Media Storehouse collection at Fine Art Finder. This captivating 1897 work of art masterfully combines the themes of life and death, featuring a nude female figure embraced by the skeletal figure of Death. Rassenfosse's intricate etching techniques bring depth and dimension to this thought-provoking image, making it a must-have for any art enthusiast's collection. Add a touch of mystery and intrigue to your home or office with this stunning, limited-edition print from Bridgeman Images.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38cm x 59.4cm (15" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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