Nicolas-René Joullain (Paris 1732-1804)

A reclining female nude holding a garland in her left hand

Details

Nicolas-René Joullain (Paris 1732-1804)
A reclining female nude holding a garland in her left hand
with inscription 'C. Natoire-' and 'D'après nature maria' (?)
red, brown and white chalk on grey paper
11¼ x 17 1/8 in. (288 x 437 mm.)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 26 November 1968, lot 135 (as Natoire, to Plowden).
The Lord Plowden G.B.E., K.C.B. (1907-2001), Martels Manor, Great Dunmow, Essex, and by descent to the present owners.

Lot Essay

One of a group of female nude studies, each inscribed with the model's name, formerly attributed to Natoire and recently reattributed to Joullain (others sold Christie's, London, 1 July 1969, lot 76 ('Jolie Nanette'), and Christie's, London, 1 December 1970, lot 83 ('Heloise')). The attribution has been confirmed by Jean-Christophe Baudequin and Jérôme Moncquiol.

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