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Premature burial (L Inhumation pr飩pit饩by Antoine Wiertz
The premature burial (L Inhumation pr飩 pit饩, a 1854 painting by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz, shows a cholera victim waking up after having been placed in a coffin and buried alive. Date: circa 1910s
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1854 Alive Antoine Belgian Burial Buried Cholera Coffin Jan16 Premature Victim
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking art of Antoine Wiertz's "Premature Burial (L Inhumation prêt-mort)" into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This masterpiece, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the chilling tale of a cholera victim who wakes up after being buried alive. The intricate details and vivid colors of Wiertz's painting come to life on a high-quality canvas, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to any room. Our Canvas Prints are made using premium materials and printing techniques to ensure the finest detail and color accuracy. Experience the power of art to evoke emotion and spark conversation with this unique and captivating piece.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting image, titled "Premature Burial" or "L'Inhumation Prématurée" (The Premature Burial), is a painting by the Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz, created in 1854. The work depicts a cholera victim lying in a coffin, his eyes wide open in terror as he realizes he has been buried alive. The painting is a poignant commentary on the fear of premature burial, a common concern during the 19th century due to the high mortality rate from diseases such as cholera. Wiertz masterfully captures the victim's sense of despair and desperation, his body confined to the narrow space of the coffin, his face etched with the anguish of the living dead. The painting's dark, somber palette and intricate details add to the sense of foreboding and unease. The Belgian artist was known for his large-scale, highly detailed paintings that often dealt with themes of death and the afterlife. "Premature Burial" is one of his most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of the Romantic movement in European art. The painting is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection and is a testament to Wiertz's skill as a painter and his ability to evoke strong emotions through his art. The painting's title, "L'Inhumation Prématurée," translates to "The Premature Burial" in English, and the image of a living person buried alive was a common fear during the 19th century, especially during epidemics such as cholera. The painting serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the terror of being buried alive, a fear that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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