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L. Erpikum, Reclining Nude in a Landscape (Venus Resting), 1889
$59,000
£44,791.67
€51,637.51
CA$83,463.64
A$89,856.20
CHF 48,119.75
MX$1,082,735.27
NOK 607,137.85
SEK 555,629.18
DKK 385,856.11
About the Item
L. Erpikum, Venus Resting by a Woodland Pool, 1889
Artist: L. Erpikum (active late 19th century)
Nationality: Likely Belgian or French regional school (the surname suggests Flemish/Walloon origin)
Date: 1889
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed and dated lower left “L. Erpikum. 1889” in red
Frame: Contemporary late 19th-century giltwood frame with carved floral and foliate decoration
This impressive reclining nude belongs to the late 19th-century academic tradition, where allegorical or mythological themes were often intertwined with idealized depictions of the female form. Painted in 1889, it reflects the influence of Paris Salon taste while suggesting connections to the Belgian and Northern French academic circles.
The figure is shown reclining on white drapery, set against a richly detailed outdoor landscape with foliage and a water feature. The artist has modeled the flesh with smooth tonal gradations and polished finish, while the background employs broader, more naturalistic brushwork. The combination of an idealized figure with a natural setting recalls the enduring Salon theme of Venus or the woodland nymph—a subject favored by collectors of the Belle Époque.
The signature “L. Erpikum” identifies the artist, though little biographical information has yet been uncovered. The unusual surname suggests a Belgian or Walloon origin. Stylistically, Erpikum demonstrates considerable technical competence, particularly in the rendering of flesh tones and the integration of figure and landscape.
- Dimensions:Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 75.5 in (191.77 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Tarzana, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU986222831422
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