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Félicien Rops
La Présidente - Etching by Félicien Rops - 1880s

1880s

$1,545.52
£1,137.42
€1,300VAT Included
CA$2,145.85
A$2,151.78
CHF 1,244.92
MX$26,201.49
NOK 14,446.97
SEK 14,724.80
DKK 9,913.59

About the Item

Héliogravure, etching and drypoint on Japan paper. Titled in pencil in the lower right. Not signed, as issued. The title "Présidente" refers to Bourgeois Satire: In 19th-century French society, "La Présidente" would typically refer to the dignified wife of a high-ranking civic official or president of a prestigious institution. By using this title for a candid, sexually explicit nude wearing only stockings and a formal headdress, Rops directly parodied the hidden sexual lives, hypocrisy, and secret vices of the respectable upper-middle class. The Gaze of the Subject: Unlike traditional academic nudes where the subject is stylized to look passive, the woman in La Présidente holds an active, knowing gaze, reclaiming power over her own erotic portrayal—a staple of the "modern Sphinx" concept Rops championed throughout his career. Matted, in very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Félicien Rops (1833 - 1898, Belgian)
  • Creation Year:
    1880s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1611461stDibs: LU650318502962

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