381 - K. ERNST (1758-1830), The Sleeping Pasithea, 1799, Etching

K. ERNST (1758-1830), The Sleeping Pasithea, 1799, Etching Karl Mathias Ernst (1758 Mannheim - 1830 ibid.): The Sleeping Pasithea, Female Nude, 1799, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Stamp: Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 4401. Unknown/not identified. Mark: "A. R". unknown. 18th century Inscription: Inscribed, signed and dated in the printing plate below the oval-framed image: "Pasithea Dormante | Dedieé Monsieur Daniel Albegg Amateur des beaux arts, et Negociant à Elbingen par Son Serviteur Charles Matthias Ernst, Mannhl. 1799.". Date: 1799 Description: Erotic portrait of the sleeping Pasithea. The mythological figure of ancient Greece is one of the Graces and is considered the servant of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. She is also considered the wife of Hypnos, the god of sleep. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Germany, Size: Paper: 35,5 cm x 49,3 cm (14 x 19,4 in), Plate: 25,6 cm x 27,5 cm (10,1 x 10,8 in), Depiction: 18,9 cm x 23,7 cm (7,4 x 9,3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet edges are uncut and soiled in places as well as damaged by individual tears and bumps. There is a large diagonal crease at the top right. Slightly soiled and somewhat creased in places, especially in the margins. The image makes a very good impression.