A. RASSENFOSSE (*1862) after ROPS (*1833), "Bonne... Lot 471

A. RASSENFOSSE (*1862) after ROPS (*1833), "Bonne Hollandaise", dressing room, Vernis Mou Amand Rassenfosse (1862 Liège - 1934 ibid.) after Félicien Rops (1833 Namur - 1898 Essonnes): "Bonne Hollandaise", lady at the toilet, looking at herself in the mirror with her breast exposed, 19th century, Vernis Mou Technique: Vernis Mou and Aquatint on Paper Inscription: Upper right monogrammed: "FR". Upper right inscribed in the printing plate: "Bonne Hollandaise ". Date: 19th century Description: The work shows a young woman in frontal view with headgear but bare chest. She is looking at herself in the mirror and appears to be absorbed in a moment of introspection. A delicate, pastel-coloured palette emphasises the intimacy of the scene. Subtly accentuated by hatching and soft shading, the depiction has a sensual atmosphere. Keywords: Figure; Female; Undressed; Dressing; At the toilet; Headgear; Mirror; Reflection; Introversion; Intimacy; Pastel colours; Soft mood; Sensuality; Pastel, 19th century, Romanticism, Genre, Belgium, Size: Paper: 29,4 cm x 19,3 cm (11,6 x 7,6 in), Plate: 14,8 cm x 10,2 cm (5,8 x 4 in), Depiction: 14,4 cm x 9,9 cm (5,7 x 3,9 in)