Rassenfosse Collection

Female nude with Death as a skeleton, 1897 (etching)
990955 Female nude with Death as a skeleton, 1897 (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Female nude with Death as a skeleton)

Seated Nude; Nu Assis, 1911 (pastel and pencil on board)
653498 Seated Nude; Nu Assis, 1911 (pastel and pencil on board) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 44.2x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Nude; Nu Assis)

Female nude with grapes, 1897 (original) (etching)
1194948 Female nude with grapes, 1897 (original) (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city, 1897 (etching)
990956 Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city, 1897 (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city)

Seated female nude with ghostly female figure in the background, 1897 (etching)
990957 Seated female nude with ghostly female figure in the background, 1897 (etching) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); 28x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Illustration from Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire
985599 An Illustration from Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire, with a Portrait of the Author, c.1899 (colour etching) by Rassenfosse

Satyress (A female faun). Private Collection

Woman Washing. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Woman Washing. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege

Male Nude Seated. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Male Nude Seated. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Sunlight Savon, 1910. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Sunlight Savon, 1910. From a private collection

Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. From a private collection

An auto-lithograph by Armand Rassenfosse, c1898. Artist: Armand Rassenfosse
An auto-lithograph by Armand Rassenfosse, c1898. This work is sometimes refered to as Young girl putting on her bonnet. After an auto-lithograph by Armand Rassenfosse (1862-1934)

Belgian poster. Grande Brasserie Van Velsen freres. Bornhem. Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934), Artist

Belgium poster for Tournoi de Lutte, de Liege a la Fontaine. Rassenfosse, Armand 1862-1934, Artist

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"Exploring the Sensual and Mysterious Art of Rassenfosse: A Journey into the Depths of Human Emotions" Armand Rassenfosse, a Belgian artist from the late 19th to early 20th century, captivated audiences with his unique blend of sensuality and mystique. His artworks delved deep into the human psyche, often intertwining themes of life and death, desire and longing. In his etching titled "Female nude with Death as a skeleton, " created in 1897, Rassenfosse challenges conventional notions of beauty by juxtaposing a delicate female form with the haunting presence of Death. The ethereal quality evokes contemplation on mortality and our transient existence. Another masterpiece by Rassenfosse is "Seated Nude; Nu Assis, " executed in pastel and pencil on board in 1911. This piece showcases his mastery in capturing the curves and contours of the female body while maintaining an air of mystery through subtle shading techniques. In "Female nude with grapes, " an original etching from 1897, Rassenfosse explores themes of indulgence and temptation. The luscious fruit symbolizes earthly pleasures while simultaneously alluding to their fleeting nature. Rassenfosse's talent for depicting intimate moments is evident in "Two partially-clad women by a wall in a city. " Created through etching techniques in 1897, this artwork invites viewers to witness stolen glances between two mysterious figures against an urban backdrop—a glimpse into hidden desires within bustling cityscapes. The artist's ability to evoke emotions reaches its peak in "Seated female nude with ghostly female figure in the background. " Crafted using etching methods dating back centuries ago, this piece portrays vulnerability alongside spectral apparitions—an exploration into inner demons that haunt us even amidst moments of tranquility. It also drew inspiration from literary works like Charles Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du Mal.