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| Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Fat Marie Ca.1884/86 Von der Heydt-Museum, Wuppertal, Germany |
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Rights (Photo / Work): © Von der Heydt-Museum Wuppertal, 2014 List of sources: |
In the course of the 19th century the studies of the nude are integrated into the academies' curriculum.[1] From then on pubic hair has been depicted in the preliminary studies, but very often disappeard in the paintings again.[2] Towards the end of this century the depiction of pubic hair is no longer taboo and some artists depict pubic hair in their artwork. The female genitalia become more and more important, even though there aren't any realistic depictions yet.[3] In this painting Toulouse-Lautrec shows a front female nude. Marie looks at the viewer and lounges relaxedly in a chair. Her legs are slightly openened, dark pubic hair is visible on the pubic triangle. The artist shows a very self-confident image of a woman. Sexuality still is determined by the example of the woman being the object of man's desire.
Biography: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_de_Toulouse-Lautrec (Translation: K. Seifter)
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