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Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix — Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind
Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix

Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind

Delacroix's 'Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind' combines pen and brown ink with wash over pencil, showcasing the artist's observational skill. This work demonstrates his ability to capture both animal anatomy and human form in a single composition.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash, over pencil;
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

January 18, 2023

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 238

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Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix, Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind

Delacroix's 'Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind' combines pen and brown ink with wash over pencil, showcasing the artist's observational skill. This work demonstrates his ability to capture both animal anatomy and human form in a single composition.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash, over pencil;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Brown, French, Figure Study, 19th Century, Sketch, Expressive, Feline, Nude, Romantic

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Harvard Art Museums