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Framed Print : Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull
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Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull
Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull. Private Collection
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Media ID 15007188
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Angels Arms Death Symbols Eternity Futility Gustave 1832 1883 Life And Death Memento Mori Pencil On Paper Pistol Skull Skulls Symbol Time Transience Transitoriness Vain Vanitas Vanity Cherubs Putti
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Add a bold and intriguing touch to your decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull" from Heritage Images. This captivating artwork presents a unique twist on the traditional image of Cupid, with the god of love perched atop a towering mountain of skulls, holding a pistol in hand. The vivid colors and intricate details bring this thought-provoking piece to life, making it a conversation starter and a statement piece in any room. Embrace the unexpected with this mesmerizing addition to your collection.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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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This print titled "Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skulls" is a thought-provoking piece that delves into the realms of mythology, vanity, and transience. The image showcases an intriguing blend of symbolism and fine artistry. Set against the backdrop of a majestic mountain range in France, Cupid stands proudly atop a towering heap of skulls. With his delicate wings spread wide and armed with a pistol, this cherubic figure challenges our perception of love and mortality. His presence as an angelic being juxtaposed with the symbol of death creates an allegory that speaks to the fleeting nature of life. The artist Gustave Doré masterfully captures this theme using pencil on paper, infusing every stroke with depth and emotion. Through intricate details such as inked arms and graphic arts techniques, he brings forth the duality between beauty and decay. This private collection piece serves as both memento mori - reminding us of our own mortality - and vanitas - highlighting the futility in pursuing vain desires. It invites viewers to contemplate their existence within the context of eternity. With its rich symbolism and profound message, this artwork transcends time to become an enduring representation not only within fine art images but also within literature itself.
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