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Canvas Print : La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
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La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Comedie politique, 1859. From Uylenspiegel, 22 May 1859
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1850s Belgian Felicien Joseph Victor Rops Félicien Rops Felicien Victor Joseph Rops Flanders Belgium Europe Freedom Game Bird Hare Justice Periodical Rops Felicien Rops Felicien Joseph Victor Shooting Surveillance Uylenspiegel Freedom Of The Press
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the intrigue and wit of 19th-century Belgian satire into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "La Comédie politique" by Félicien Rops. This captivating artwork, originally published in the magazine Uylenspiegel on May 22, 1859, offers a humorous commentary on the political landscape of the time. The vivid colors and textures of our canvas prints will bring out the rich details of this iconic image, making it a stunning addition to any room. Experience the charm and historical significance of this masterpiece, as you bring the art of the past into your modern living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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a captivating lithograph by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, created in 1859, offers a thought-provoking commentary on the political landscape of the time. This striking monochromatic image, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), was originally published in the Belgian periodical, Uylenspiegel, on May 22, 1859. Rops masterfully employs a surreal and allegorical style, presenting a scene of a group of men gathered around a table, engaged in a game of shooting at a hare pinned to a board. However, this seemingly ordinary scene takes on a deeper meaning as the men are depicted as various political figures from Belgium and France, symbolizing the power struggles and tensions between these two countries during the nineteenth century. The hare, a symbol of vulnerability and innocence, represents the freedom of the press and the potential consequences of political manipulation and surveillance. The birds perched on the shoulders of some of the men represent the spread of gossip and rumors, further emphasizing the political climate of the time. This powerful and thought-provoking work by Félicien Rops serves as a reminder of the complexities and intricacies of political dynamics during the 1850s, and continues to captivate audiences with its timeless commentary on power, politics, and the importance of freedom of the press. The image, with its intricate details and nuanced symbolism, is a testament to the enduring legacy of this Belgian master and the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the nineteenth century.
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