Artwork

La Chemise enlevée

La  Chemise enlevée, by E. Guersant, ink, 1782
La  Chemise enlevée, by E. Guersant, ink, 1782

La Chemise enlevée is an ink print by the Romanticist artist E. Guersant. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

La Chemise enlevée is a print created by E. Guersant in 1782 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a reclining nude woman, her back to the viewer, with a cherub removing her chemise. Her relaxed posture and body language convey a sense of surrender and intimacy.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by delicate lines and shading, achieved through etching and engraving, which contribute to its intimate and vulnerable atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of E. Guersant

Artist

E. Guersant

E. Guersant (1782–1782) was an artist.

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