Items Similar to Nude Posing on the Sofa
- Design Credit: Samantha Todhunter Design Ltd., Photo Credit: Oliver Clarke. Dimensions: H 26.78 in. x W 34.26 in.
- Design Credit: Lucy Harris Studio, Photo Credit: Francesco Bertocci. Dimensions: H 26.78 in. x W 34.26 in.
- Design Credit: Timothy Godbold, Photo Credit: Karl Simone. Dimensions: H 26.78 in. x W 34.26 in.
- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 23
Louis LatapieNude Posing on the Sofacirca 1940s
circa 1940s
$3,932.71
$4,915.8820% Off

About
'Nude Posing on the Sofa', oil on canvas, by Louis Latapie (circa 1940s). From a long line of renowned paintings whose subject is reclining nudes, this extraordinarily desirable work by French artist Latapie is seductive and alluring. Notwithstanding her nudity, the subject has her back to the artist reposing demurely. She is curvaceous and Rubenesque. This splendid work of art is painted in warmer tones symbolising the affection between artist and subject. Although later in Latapie's career he embraced cubism and abstraction, this is a rare artwork from his earlier, rather neoclassical style. The artwork is in good overall condition. The frame however, has some signs of characterful ageing including some blemishes and small chips but retains its overall beauty. The artwork is signed: 'Latapie' in the lower left hand. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video may be provided.
About the Artist: Louis Latapie (1891-1972) was a highly celebrated French artist who enjoyed an international reputation which continues today. The artist was a painter whose work developed from still lifes and female nudes to a powerfully-colored Cubism. By the 1950s, his simplification of forms bordered on abstraction. During his long career he exhibited regularly at the major Paris Salons, including the Salon des Indépendants, the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Tuileries. He had numerous individual and group exhibitions including Art et Résistance Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris in 1946. On his death in 1971, he was honoured, like Braque and Picasso, with a major retrospective at the Palais des Papes in Avignon. Further comprehensive retrospectives of his work were held in 1988 at the Musée Rapin and the Musée des Augustins. Appearing in numerous exhibitions and sold in the major auction houses, his works can be found today in the collections of museums worldwide including the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, (Paris); Musée d’Art Moderne, (Paris); Musée d’Art Moderne (Geneva); and the city museums of Toulouse, Avignon and Poitiers.
“Is this my fault? That in one deep breath, I inhale cubism and exhale fauvism.” - Louis Latapie, in Louis Latapie , Musées de Sens, 2006 (p. 43)
Dimensions with frame:
H 68 cm / 26.8"
W 87 cm / 34.3"
Dimensions without frame:
H 46 cm / 18.1"
W 65 cm / 25.6"
Details
- CreatorLouis Latapie (1891 - 1972, French)
- Creation Yearcirca 1940s
- DimensionsHeight: 26.78 in. (68 cm)Width: 34.26 in. (87 cm)
- Medium
- Period
- Condition
- Gallery LocationLondon, GB
- Reference Number
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingShips From: London, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2016
1stDibs seller since 2017
347 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
More From This Seller
- Standing Nude StudyBy Louis LatapieLocated in London, GB'Standing Nude Study', pastel on art paper, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930). There is something very pure in the naked human body, but for some that purity can veer towards pruriency. ...Category
1920s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Pastel
$2,838 Sale Price30% Off - Portrait of RenéeBy Louis LatapieLocated in London, GB'Portrait of Renée', oil on board, by Louis Latapie (1941). When combined with the artist's passionate brush strokes, the wood panel upon which this piece is painted, creates both a ...Category
1940s Fauvist Portrait Paintings
MaterialsOil, Board
$1,474 Sale Price20% Off - The GardenBy STMLocated in London, GB'The Garden', oil on canvas, by STM (circa 1970s). Three nude women portrayed in the abstract posture differently. All are curvaceous and Rubenesque. Seated on a bed of leaves one mo...Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
$1,376 Sale Price20% Off - Nude Viewed from the BackBy Charles KvapilLocated in London, GB'Nude Viewed from the Back', oil on canvas, by Charles Kvapil (1937). The world of art has for centuries depicted nudes in one form or another. Kvapil's wonderfully alluring versions...Category
1930s Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
$4,915 Sale Price20% Off - The BathersBy Charles KvapilLocated in London, GB'The Bathers', oil on canvas, by Charles Kvapil (circa 1920s). The world of art has for centuries depicted bathers in one form or another. Kvapil's version, inspired by Courbet and C...Category
1920s Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
$7,865 Sale Price20% Off - Series of Four Portraits from a New York City Gay Underground ClubBy Damien SmithLocated in London, GBA series of four paintings - acrylic on stretched canvas - unframed, by Canadian artist Damien Smith (born 1969). This unique series depicts four characters in a New York City erotic...Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
$2,752 Sale Price30% Off
You May Also Like
"Astral" Oil on canvas painting 47" x 39" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
By Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Astral" Oil on canvas painting 47" x 39" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, feminine, provocative yet sensual style influenced by his n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Regal," Oil Painting
By Suzy Smith
Located in Denver, CO
Suzy Smith's "Regal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude woman in a white Victorian era collar as bright pink and red flowers bloom all around her form.
About...
Category
2010s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Martyr- 21 Century Contemporary Modern Painting of a Nude and Beautiful boy
By Krzysztof Stępniewski
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
New in our gallery is the young 27-year-old Polish artist Krzysztof Stępniewski. The artist lives and works in Warsaw, where he is currently attending the final year of the Fine Arts...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cadre d'or - Oil paint on canvas - Jean Loup Gasnier
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
The creation of a world. "Searching for life in matter, thus JEAN-LOUP GASNIER emphasizes the main sense of a creative search and part of a tireless quest
JEAN-LOUP GASNIER was born ...
Category
1990s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Femme en robe violette - Oil paint on canvas - Jean Loup Gasnier
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
The creation of a world. "Searching for life in matter, thus JEAN-LOUP GASNIER emphasizes the main sense of a creative search and part of a tireless quest
JEAN-LOUP GASNIER was born ...
Category
1990s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Femme - Oil paint on canvas - Jean Loup Gasnier
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
The creation of a world. "Searching for life in matter, thus JEAN-LOUP GASNIER emphasizes the main sense of a creative search and part of a tireless quest
JEAN-LOUP GASNIER was born ...
Category
1990s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Evsana" Oil on canvas painting 47" x 59" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
By Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Evsana" Oil on canvas painting 47" x 59" inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, feminine, provocative yet sensual style influenced by his n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sarah #3 The Matador" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Sarah #3 The Matador" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female model with a full body tattoo.
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female model standing in a contrapposto stance.
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Gabrellia #2 Wrapt" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Gabrellia #2 Wrapt" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model, in a white dress, reclining.
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Recently Viewed
View MoreThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery