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Buried Alive
A cholera victim awakens to find themselves already in their coffin, 1854. L Inhumation Precipitee or The Premature Burial by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz. From the Wiertz Museum in Brussels. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11770902
© 2010 Getty Images
1850 1859 Artist Belgium Coffin Death Epidemic Healthcare And Medicine Horror Human Skull Illness Reaching Spider Terrified Tomb Victim Waking Up Awakens Cholera Diry Painted Image
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Step into the captivating world of history with our 'Buried Alive' Framed Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse Collection. This haunting masterpiece by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz, titled 'L'Inhumation Précipitée or The Premature Burial,' transports you back to 1854. Witness the chilling moment of a victim's awakening in their coffin, an eerie reminder of the era's fears of premature burial. The intricate details of this powerful image from the Wiertz Museum in Brussels are brought to life in our high-quality framed print, making it a mesmerizing addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the thrill of owning a piece of history with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse Collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures a chilling moment in history, depicting the painting "Buried Alive" by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz. The artwork, housed in the Wiertz Museum in Brussels, dates back to 1854 and portrays a cholera victim awakening to find themselves already confined within their coffin. The image evokes a sense of terror and despair as the person inside the tomb reaches out desperately for help. The black and white composition intensifies the horror depicted, emphasizing the stark reality of death and human suffering. Wiertz's masterful brushstrokes bring forth an eerie atmosphere, with every detail meticulously painted - from the terrified expression on the victim's face to the intricate depiction of a spider crawling nearby. This macabre scene serves as a poignant reminder of one individual's struggle against illness during an epidemic that ravaged many lives. As we gaze upon this painted image frozen in time, we are confronted with our own mortality and reminded of how fragile life can be. It serves as both a historical artifact documenting past horrors and an artistic testament to human resilience. This archival photograph from Fine Art Storehouse allows us to delve into this piece without physically visiting Brussels or stepping foot inside the museum walls. It is through such visual records that art continues to inspire contemplation and provoke emotions across generations.
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