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Félicien Rops
L'agonie - Etching by Félicien Rops - 1896

1896

$5,201.59
£3,916.27
€4,400
CA$7,178.98
A$8,042.04
CHF 4,190.64
MX$98,096.28
NOK 53,253.36
SEK 50,214.13
DKK 33,497.20

About the Item

L’agonie is an original colored etching on paper realized by Félicien Rops in 1886, 3rd state of colours proof n°8, from Pellet éditeur, inscribed in pen by Pellet. In very good conditions. The artwork represents a nude woman laid down making love with a winged-skeleton, a horror exotic imaginary scene of violent erotic pleasure and pain, due to indicating to death and to give birth at the same time. Félicien Victor Joseph Rops (1833-1898) was a Belgian artist associated with Symbolism and the Parisian Fin-de Siecle. He was a painter, illustrator, caricaturist, also a prolific and innovative printmaker, particularly in intaglio.Eroticism mixed with mortality and evil themes is one of the most prominent aspects of her work. He is best known for his graphic works, many of which are horror or erotic. Rupes was educated in Brussels. His first drawings were published in the humorous newspaper Crocodile (1855) and Euilenspiegel. He also created watercolors. The praise given to him by writers such as Charles Baudelaire and Yoris Karl Hussman's placed him at the forefront of the decadent school of the late 19th century. He has lived in France since 1878. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 50 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Creator:
    Félicien Rops (1833 - 1898, Belgian)
  • Creation Year:
    1896
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1064811stDibs: LU65036153642

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