Female Nude Alla Prima Study: Late 19th Century Unknown Artist

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One of my favorite sellers on eBay France has recently listed this beautiful late 19th century study of a female nude. I love an artist who has this kind of control over the medium of oil paints. It is a simple alla prima study but still shows that superb ability of a well trained artist of the 19th century academe. 

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Victor-Rene Livache (1872-1944)(Atelier Livache): Standing Nude Ephebe

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This morning I bought this pencil and gouache study of a nude ephebe (directly below) which comes from the Atelier Livache (Victor-Rene Livache 1872-1944). Livache at one time was the Director of the École régionale des beaux-arts de Rennes (Regional School of Fine Arts in Rennes, France). His studio was responsible for many decorative works including murals, frescoes, and paintings in public buildings throughout France.

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Here are a few examples of his academic studies currently on the market:

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