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Rubensesque, a.|ruːbənˈzɛsk|
[f. prec. + -esque.]
Characteristic or suggestive of the paintings of Rubens; esp. of a woman's figure: full and rounded. Also Rubeˈnesque a.
1913Maclean's Mag. July 106/2 There are, no doubt, eccentric artists who prefer a Rubensesque figure, but these are the exceptions, and for most private work and school work a spare figure is far more valuable. 1925W. Deeping Sorrell & Son xx. 185 He had a view of her broad back, and her robust curves... A Rubenesque figure, sumptuous and solid. 1927Observer 17 July 15/4 The models of his choice are of rather Rubenesque fullness. 1952G. Raverat Period Piece v. 87 She had auburn hair..a charming Rubenesque complexion, and a deep rich voice. 1957W. Camp Prospects of Love ii. xiv. 89 ‘Was she about as big as me?’..‘Yes, I think she was. Slightly more Rubensesque hips, if anything. But I should think her waist was the same.’ 1971R. Hill Advancement of Learning i. 13 The nude was Rubensesque. 1976L. Deighton Twinkle, Twinkle Little Spy viii. 78 The artless gesture of the ingénue, inappropriate for this Rubenesque wife and mother. |