Circa 1900 - X-Large Antique Parisian Academic Nude. Studio Interior Scene. Oil on Canvas in Original Montparnasse Frame

An exceptional X-large Parisian academic nude, painted in oil on canvas and depicting a female model within an artist’s studio. Rich in atmosphere, painterly confidence, and historical presence, this powerful work is presented in an outstanding original carved Montparnasse frame. The scale of the painting is especially notable. This is not a modest study, but a large-format academic nude, intended to command space and presence, the kind of work associated with serious atelier practice rather than private sketching.

This striking academic nude captures a standing female figure within a painter’s studio. The model stands quietly, her weight subtly shifted, while the surrounding studio elements, including unfinished canvases and painted panels in the background. The inclusion of studio paintings behind the figure is a particularly appealing detail. It transforms the work from a simple life study into a layered narrative of artistic practice, evoking the atmosphere of Parisian ateliers where academic training, observation, and experimentation intersected.

The handling of paint is confident and mature, with soft transitions in flesh tones and broader, more expressive passages in the studio setting. The palette is warm and restrained, allowing the figure to emerge naturally from the space without theatrical contrast.

Good antique condition with light age-related wear consistent with Parisian studio use and age. Paint surface is stable with visible brushwork and texture. Frame shows lovely patina and historic wear, enhancing its authenticity and visual impact. The painting is housed in a superb, deeply carved Montparnasse frame with strong sculptural relief and aged patina. The frame alone is a statement piece, beautifully complementing the academic gravity and studio character of the painting.

Parisian School
Oil on canvas
Circa early 20th century
Academic studio nude
Original monumental carved frame
Unsigned

Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 40.94 inch (104cm)
Width: 30.71 inch (78cm)
Depth: 2.95 inch (7.5cm)

Sizing Painting:
Height: 31.89 inch (81cm)
Width: 21.26 inch (54cm)

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