Framed Print : Munchausen, recovering his silver casket which had bounced up to the moon. He grew a turkey bean

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Munchausen, recovering his silver casket which had bounced up to the moon. He grew a turkey bean

Munchausen, recovering his silver casket which had bounced up to the moon. He grew a turkey bean and climbed up to the moon. From RE Raspe The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, first published 1785. Chromolithograph from a French edition c1850

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Media ID 9784813

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1785 Adventures Baron Bean C1850 Casket Chromolithograph Edition Fiction Literature Medicine Moon Munchausen Psychology Published Silver Surprising Travels Turkey Climbed Grew Liar Pathological Raspe Recovering

13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame

Transport yourself to the fantastical world of Baron Munchausen with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this iconic moment from Universal Images Group, witness Munchausen as he recovers his silver casket, which miraculously bounced up to the moon. But the surprise doesn't end there – as he climbs up to join it, he grows a turkey bean! This whimsical image is sure to be a conversation starter and a delight for any avid reader or collector of the extraordinary tales of Baron Munchausen. Our museum-quality Framed Prints are crafted to last, with vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the story to life. Add a touch of wonder and imagination to your home or office with this one-of-a-kind piece.

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
In this intriguing chromolithograph, we are transported into the fantastical world of Baron Munchausen as he embarks on yet another extraordinary adventure. The image captures a pivotal moment in his tale - the recovery of his silver casket that had miraculously bounced up to the moon. With an air of determination and resourcefulness, Munchausen is depicted growing a remarkable turkey bean that serves as his ladder to reach the celestial body above. As he ascends towards the moon's surface, one cannot help but marvel at his audacity and ingenuity. This print originates from RE Raspe's renowned literary work, "The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen" first published in 1785. Through its pages, readers were introduced to a character whose exploits pushed the boundaries of imagination and challenged conventional notions of reality. While some may dismiss Munchausen as nothing more than a pathological liar or a figment of fiction, it is important to recognize the psychological allure behind such tales. This French edition from around 1850 beautifully captures both the whimsy and intrigue associated with this iconic character. As we gaze upon this artwork, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic value but also reflect on how literature has long served as an escape into worlds where anything is possible - even bouncing caskets and magical beans leading us to distant moons.

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