Nineteenth Century French Nude Study, Oil on Canvas

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French Neoclassical nude depicting a woman in a modest state of undress. She is partially draped in a sheet, a … Read more French Neoclassical nude depicting a woman in a modest state of undress. She is partially draped in a sheet, a self-protective pose similar to the nudes of Ancient Greece and Rome. Like the Capitoline Venus, she stands with her weight on her left leg, her head turned to one side. She covers herself with her hands. Her red hair is pulled back in a chignon at the nape of her neck. Original oil on canvas. No signature. Custom giltwood frame. Purchased in Paris. See less