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The Spectacles (oil on canvas)
XIR167345 The Spectacles (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 74x97 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12736672
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Anti Clerical Back Bare Beating Bottom Buttocks Flogging Nuns Switch Whip Whipping
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints. This exquisite piece features "The Spectacles" by Nicolas Lancret, an 18th-century French painter. Known for his mastery of light and color, Lancret's oil on canvas painting captivates with its intricate details and playful subject matter. Our high-quality framed print brings the brilliance of this artwork from the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Tours, France, directly to your space. Out of copyright and available now through Media Storehouse.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Spectacles
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by Nicolas Lancret is a thought-provoking and controversial oil painting that captures a moment of social critique and satire. In this artwork, we witness an intense scene unfolding before our eyes. The composition focuses on a bound nun, her bare buttocks exposed to the viewer. She wears glasses, symbolizing intellect and enlightenment, while being subjected to punishment in the form of whipping or flogging. The artist's intention becomes clear as he challenges religious authority through his anti-clerical depiction. Surrounding the central figure are spectators who watch with mixed emotions - some amused, others shocked or intrigued. This sado-masochistic portrayal serves as a powerful commentary on societal norms and power dynamics during Lancret's time. Through his masterful brushwork and use of color, Lancret invites us to question established beliefs and institutions. He employs humor and irony to expose hypocrisy within religious circles while highlighting the vulnerability of individuals who dare to challenge prevailing ideologies. "The Spectacles" remains relevant today as it continues to spark conversations about freedom of expression, social criticism, and the role of art in challenging conventional wisdom. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Lancret's artistic genius while contemplating its deeper meaning in our own modern context.
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