Framed Print : The Beauty Spot by Fortunino Matania
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The Beauty Spot by Fortunino Matania
A sketch of an 18th century beauty seated at her dressing table and applying a beauty spot. Date: 20th century
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Media ID 14229192
© The Estate of Fortunino Matania / Mary Evans Picture Library
Beautifying Dressing Eighteenth Fortunino Matania Patch Ready Spot Toilette
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring timeless elegance into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning piece features "The Beauty Spot by Fortunino Matania," a captivating sketch of an 18th century beauty applying her make-up at her dressing table. Sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print boasts intricate detail and vivid colors that will add a touch of sophistication to any room. Each print is carefully framed with a tasteful matte border, ensuring a polished and elegant presentation. Experience the charm of the past with our Framed Prints - a perfect blend of art and history for your home decor.
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 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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.
The Beauty Spot
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating 20th-century sketch by the renowned Italian artist Fortunino Matania, showcasing an 18th-century beauty in the midst of her daily ritual of beautifying herself at her dressing table. The woman, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the time, is intently focused on applying a beauty spot to her left cheek, her expression a perfect blend of concentration and satisfaction. The historical context of this artwork is rooted in the 18th century, a time when the art of beauty and the pursuit of perfection were highly valued. The beauty spot, or "ready patch," was a popular fashion accessory among women of the aristocracy, symbolizing youth, beauty, and allure. The application of a beauty spot was a meticulous process, requiring a steady hand and a precise amount of pigment. Matania's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and introspection, inviting the viewer to peer into the private world of the lady as she prepares herself for the day ahead. The intricate details of her dressing table, adorned with various cosmetics and personal items, add to the richness of the scene and transport us back in time. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the history of beauty and the enduring allure of the beauty spot, a tradition that continues to captivate and intrigue us to this day. Fortunino Matania's "The Beauty Spot" is not only a stunning work of art but also a testament to the timeless nature of the human desire to enhance our appearance and express our individuality.
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