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Kneeling Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745
Description:
This expressive academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s influential drawing manual Principes de dessin, published in the mid-18th century, circa 1745. De Lairesse was among the most important artistic theorists of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and his teachings on anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form became foundational within European academic art education.
The plate depicts a kneeling male figure leaning against a block, his body twisted in a dynamic contrapposto pose. One arm is raised behind the head while the other rests on the support, creating a complex interplay of tension and balance across the torso, shoulders, and legs. The pose allows for a detailed study of musculature, foreshortening, and movement, making it an effective instructional model for advanced figure drawing.
Executed with refined line engraving and controlled cross-hatching, the figure is rendered with a strong sense of volume and anatomical clarity. The careful modulation of light and shadow emphasizes the structure of the body while maintaining a harmonious and classical composition. As with other plates from this series, the focus is on artistic anatomy rather than medical accuracy, reflecting Enlightenment ideals of observation and idealized form.
Plates from the German editions of de Lairesse’s work were widely used in academies and workshops and were often subject to heavy handling, making well-preserved impressions increasingly uncommon. Today, such prints appeal to collectors of academic art, figure studies, and Enlightenment-era instructional material, as well as to interior designers seeking historically grounded works with strong visual presence.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Light, even age-related toning throughout the sheet. Minor scattered spotting and small stains, mainly in the margins. Some light handling wear and faint creases consistent with age. Margins present. The engraved image remains crisp and well-defined. A clear plate mark is visible.
Framing tips:
This print frames exceptionally well in both classic and contemporary interiors. A walnut, ebonized, or black wooden frame with a wide off-white or light grey mat complements the warm tone of the paper and enhances the dramatic pose of the figure. Museum glass is recommended for protection and reduced glare.
Technique: Line engraving
Maker: After Gérard de Lairesse, from the German edition of Principes de dessin, circa 1745
- Dimensions:Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1745
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light, even age-related toning throughout the sheet. Minor scattered spotting and small stains, mainly in the margins. Some light handling wear and faint creases consistent with age. Margins present.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14175-51stDibs: LU3054347966982
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