A fascination 1880s/90s photograph from the studio of Belgian sculptor Jacques de Lalaing, a scene all too rarely seen, as an artist’s model poses again beside the part-finished sculpture his body provided the reference for. Note that his raised arm is tied in place, to relieve some of the strain of holding a pose for a lengthy period.
A third photograph of this artists’ model sitting for Jacques de Lalaing; the fact we have the same pose captured from differing angles shows this set of pictures were taken as reference for a three-dimensional sculpture, not one of his painted works.
An utterly beautiful reference photograph by Belgian sculptor Jacques de Lalaing, some time in the 1880s-90s : quite the most graceful and gloriously poised artists’ model I’ve laid eyes on for a long time!
From the studio of artist Jacques de Lalaing, taken during the 1880s or 1890s; this a little more practical pose, not so prettily and elegantly artistic as some of his reference photographs.
A second artist’s reference image of this tall and well-toned model posing for Jacques de Lalaing, some time in the 1880s or 1890s. This print has been neatly drawn over with a grid pattern, which proves its former usefulness to the artist, even if it does distract somewhat from the aesthetic appeal of the shot, and the model’s good looks!
An artists’ model photographed in the studio of Belgian sculptor Jacques de Lalaing, pencilled over with a grid to assist in converting image into artwork.
