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Henry Picou (1824–1895) Belle Epoque oil on canvas of satyr & Nymph, circa 1870

$2,850
£2,152.91
€2,510.38
CA$4,045.29
A$4,071.11
CHF 2,362.86
MX$49,438.11
NOK 27,141.66
SEK 28,015.41
DKK 18,765.85

About the Item

Henry Picou (1824–1895) “satyr with Nymph and winged putto”, Awakening of Venus? Oil on canvas, circa 1870, signed lower left. A refined and poetic composition by French academic painter Henry Picou, this circa 1870 oil captures the quiet sensuality and allegorical charm associated with the Belle Époque’s classical revival. On the back stretcher of the canvas and original paper label further confirms the painter as being Henry Picou: besides an illegible title for the work , a hand written pencil annotation reads " fait par moi, Henry Picou"...( made by me, Henry Picou...). At the center stands a softly modeled female nude—likely Venus—accompanied by a kneeling male figure, suggestive of a satyr, and a winged putto. The scene unfolds with intimacy and grace, where gesture and proximity convey a subtle narrative of desire and awakening. Picou’s treatment is notable for its understated eroticism: the sensuality is implied rather than explicit, expressed through gentle interaction, fluid pose, and a harmonious palette of soft greens and warm flesh tones. This balance of elegance and suggestion is characteristic of 19th-century French academic painting, where mythological themes provided a framework for refined sensual imagery. Signed lower left and presented in an ornate giltwood frame, the painting retains a desirable period surface with age-appropriate craquelure, enhancing its authenticity and charm. A highly decorative and evocative work, ideal for collectors of 19th-century French academic art. Dimensions: (Canvas) — 22" x 18.25" (Framed) — 31.5" x 27.75"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Gesso,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. This painting is showing condition consistent with age, including tears to the canvas ( one patched repair), craquelure throughout, minor paint loss. The original wood and gesso frame with losses and in-painting.
  • Seller Location:
    Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10722249953092

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