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19th Century French School Manner of Pierre-paul Prud'hon (1758-1823)
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19th Century French School Manner of Pierre-paul Prud'hon (1758-1823)

19th century
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Academic nude female figure drawing, black and white chalks on buff paper. Unsigned.

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758 – 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings. He is also known for his painted portraits of both of Napoleon's two wives.

Condition: with some staining, foxing, and small tears to edge. Unframed but mounted

Total measurement including the mount 59cm High x 41.5 cm Wide.

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Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Nude Chalk Study to the 19th Century.

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SA1198717
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26761
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Description
Academic nude female figure drawing, black and white chalks on buff paper. Unsigned.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758 – 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

He is also known for his painted portraits of both of Napoleon's two wives.

Condition: with some staining, foxing, and small tears to edge. Unframed but mounted

Total measurement including the mount 59cm High x 41.5 cm Wide.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Nude Chalk Study to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198717
Dealers Internal Ref
26761
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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19th Century French School Manner of Pierre-paul Prud'hon (1758-1823)

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A 19th-century French academic study of a female nude figure drawn in black and white chalk on toned beige paper.
19th Century French School Manner of Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758-1823)
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A 19th-century French academic study of a female nude figure drawn in black and white chalk on toned beige paper.
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French academic figure studies from the 19th century are characterised by strict adherence to classical proportions, anatomical accuracy, and balanced composition. Rendered in studio settings, these works often served as preparatory sketches or training exercises emphasizing soft sfumato shading and contour lines.

Artists traditionally used natural black chalk, white chalk highlights, charcoal, and sanguine on toned or tinted paper. Toned paper provided a mid-tone foundation, allowing artists to build depth using shadow tones and heightened highlights.

Authentication involves evaluating the paper composition, laid lines, watermarks, and contemporary mounting methods. Examination under ultraviolet light helps identify later additions, re-touching, or signs of conservation work.

A classical figure study introduces formal draftsmanship and neutral tones to an interior scheme. Mounted in a simple wood or gilt frame, it pairs well with contemporary minimalist furniture or traditional dark wood joinery.

Works on paper require protection from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and acidic framing materials. Using UV-filtering glass, acid-free museum-grade matting, and climate-controlled display environments prevents yellowing and foxing.
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