686 - Unknown (18th century), Chaste Beauty at the Baths, Copper Engraving

Unknown (18th century), Chaste Beauty at the Baths, Copper Engraving Unknown (18th century): Chaste Beauty at the Baths, 18th century, Copper Engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: The artist’s signature is visible on the printing plate below the depiction. Inscribed below in French: “Cette belle en entrant dans l’onde [...]”. Date: 18th century Description: Knee-length view of a female nude laying aside her wrinkled garment to bathe in a pond. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Fashion, France, Size: Paper: 27.5 cm x 18.7 cm (10.8 x 7.4 in), Plate: 19.0 cm x 13.4 cm (7.5 x 5.3 in), Image: 14.3 cm x 11.5 cm (5.6 x 4.5 in) Condition: Very good condition. Slightly rubbed and soiled in places. There is a brownish stain on the lady’s face.