In the Water
In the Water (French: Dans l'Eau) is an oil on panel by Eugene de Blaas of a nude young woman. It is the only nude painted by de Blaas — all his other subjects are fully clothed.[1] The picture measures 78.4cm by 44.5cm.[2]
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| Artist | Eugene de Blaas |
| Year | 1914 |
| Type | Oil on cradled panel |
| Dimensions | 78.4 cm × 44.5 cm (30.9 in × 17.5 in) |
| Location | Private collection |
Description
The painting depicts a naked young woman standing up to mid-ankle in water, leaning forward, looking down at a school of tiny fish.[1] She has a rosy complexion, and her curly, dark brown hair is tied back.
Although there is no sun in the composition, golden light shines through the cloudy sky and reflects on the water. There is land in the background, with a patch of greenery to the right.
The artist signed his name and the date (1914) in dark ink, at the lower-left corner of the composition.
Background
Eugene de Blaas was born into an Austrian family of artists. His father, Karl von Blaas, was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, and also a painter and sculptor. After he became a professor at the art academy in Rome, Karl de Blaas moved to Rome, where his children, Eugene and Julius were born. Julius von Blaas also became a painter. The family relocated to Venice when Karl became professor at the Academy of Venice.[2]
Eugene de Blaas's art was well received in England, and he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, the Grafton Gallery and the New Gallery.[2]
See also
References
- Notes
- "Venus Observations". Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- "Eugen von Blaas (Austrian, 1843-1932) In the Water". Christie's. Retrieved 2022-01-09.