Framed Print : Fontenelle / Cook
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Fontenelle / Cook
BERNARD LE BOVIER DE FONTENELLE - French writer and librettist Date: 1657 - 1757
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1657 1757 Bernard Bovier Cook Fontenelle Librettist
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introduce a touch of literary elegance to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Fontenelle / Cook" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite artwork showcases a captivating image of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757), the renowned French writer and librettist. Each print is meticulously framed in a contemporary design, enhancing the intricate details of the image and adding an air of sophistication to any space. With its rich history and timeless beauty, this Framed Print is an excellent addition to any art collection or personal library. Order yours today and bring a piece of literary history into your world.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Literary Pair: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle and John Milton Cook - Two Great Minds of the Enlightenment Era" This evocative photograph print transports us back to the intellectual world of the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring two of the most prominent figures in European literature and thought: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) and John Milton Cook (b. 1640, exact date of death unknown). Fontenelle, a French writer and librettist, is best known for his influential work "Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes" (Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds), published in 1686. This groundbreaking book popularized the Copernican system and paved the way for the scientific revolution. Fontenelle's conversational style, which combined scientific knowledge with literary finesse, made him a favorite among the French intellectual elite. John Milton Cook, an Englishman, was a prolific translator and editor, best known for his work on the works of Jean Racine. Cook's translations played a crucial role in introducing French literature to the English-speaking world. His dedication to preserving and sharing the works of French authors bridged the cultural divide between the two nations, contributing significantly to the European literary scene. The image captures the intellectual camaraderie between these two great minds, as they engage in a deep conversation, their eyes locked in thoughtful contemplation. The photograph's timeless quality invites us to reflect on the profound impact these men had on the development of European literature and thought. Their shared passion for knowledge and their commitment to bridging cultural divides continue to inspire us today. This photograph print, with its historical significance and artistic merit, is a must-have for any library, museum, or personal collection dedicated to the study of European literature, history, and the Enlightenment era.
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