C. Jacque, Awakening Venus, Female Nude, 19th-Century, Pencil

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Charles Emile Jacque (1813 Paris - 1894 ibid.): Awakening Venus, female nude, 19th century, PencilTechnique: Pencil on Paper (blue)Date: 19th … more Charles Emile Jacque (1813 Paris - 1894 ibid.): Awakening Venus, female nude, 19th century, PencilTechnique: Pencil on Paper (blue)Date: 19th centuryDescription: Sketchy scene with a female nude rising from a bed. Perhaps it is an awakening goddess Venus or Venus taking a bath.Keywords: Female Nude, Study Sheet, 19th century, Romanticism, Mythology, France, Size: 14,5 cm x 11,1 cm (5,7 x 4,4 in)Condition: Rather good condition. At upper centre distinct light discolouration as well as faint waviness due to old mounting. The lower right corner of the sheet is somewhat creased and torn. Roughly cut in the lower left corner of the printing plate. less