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Seated Male Nude with Outstretched Arm after de Lairesse German Manual, c1745
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Seated Male Nude with Outstretched Arm after de Lairesse German 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 one of the most significant artistic theorists of the late Baroque and early Enlightenment period, and his systematic approach to anatomy, proportion, and classical ideal form became central to academic art education across Europe.
The plate depicts a seated male nude in a dynamic, asymmetrical pose, with one arm extended outward and the body twisting forward. The figure’s bent legs and lowered head create a strong diagonal composition, allowing for an in-depth study of musculature, foreshortening, and balance. The pose emphasizes the interaction between torso, limbs, and gravity, making it an instructive model for artists studying movement and anatomical structure.
Executed as a finely detailed line engraving, the figure is rendered with careful cross-hatching and controlled line work, producing a convincing sense of volume and depth. Light and shadow are subtly modulated to articulate the muscles of the chest, arms, legs, and shoulders, while the restrained background keeps the viewer’s focus entirely on the figure. As with other plates from this series, the image prioritizes idealized artistic anatomy over medical realism.
Plates from the German editions of de Lairesse’s manuals were widely used in academies and drawing schools and were frequently subject to heavy handling. Surviving impressions in good condition are therefore increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors of academic art, figure studies, and Enlightenment-era instructional material. The print also functions beautifully as a decorative object, bridging classical subject matter with a timeless graphic quality.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Light, even age-related toning throughout the sheet. Minor scattered spotting and small stains, primarily in the margins. Some light handling wear and faint creases consistent with age. Margins present. The engraved image remains crisp and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present.
Framing tips:
This print frames exceptionally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors. A walnut, ebonized, or dark-stained wooden frame with a wide off-white or light grey mat enhances the warm tone of the paper and emphasizes the sculptural, dynamic pose of the figure. Museum glass is recommended for optimal protection and clarity.
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
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1745
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light, even age-related toning throughout the sheet. Minor scattered spotting and small stains, primarily in the margins. Some light handling wear and faint creases consistent with age. Margins present.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14175-101stDibs: LU3054347968922
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