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Framed Print : A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
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A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217761 A Seizure, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet
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13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Experience the captivating allure of art history with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "A Seizure, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo)" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This mesmerizing piece, created by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard (Grandville) after 1840, showcases the intricate detail and timeless beauty of this historical lithograph. With its striking contrasts and intriguing subject matter, this framed print adds an air of sophistication and intrigue to any space. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art and history with this exquisite addition to your collection.
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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A Seizure, c. 1840 - A Glimpse into the Cruelty of Poverty
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. This print titled "A Seizure, c. 1840" by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by the poor in 19th-century Paris. The image, housed at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France, captures a scene of distress and desperation. In this satirical drawing turned lithograph, we witness an interior setting where a mother and her child are subjected to the cruelty of bailiffs seizing their belongings. The room is filled with symbols of poverty - from a worn-out mattress to a chamberpot and broom. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he includes ink rollers for lithographs and even spectacles on one character's face. The heart-wrenching sight of the crying baby adds another layer of anguish to this already scathing satire on societal inequality. Through his masterful engraving technique, Grandville conveys not only the physical confiscation but also the emotional turmoil experienced by those living in destitution. This thought-provoking artwork serves as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries or time periods; it persists throughout history across different societies. It compels us to reflect on our own role in addressing social injustices and reminds us that compassion can make all the difference in alleviating human suffering. (Note:
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