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Metal Print : La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Woodcutter
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La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Woodcutter
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Death and the Woodcutter
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Agricultural Occupation Allegory Painting Carrying Characters Collection Death Fairy Tale Fantasy Firewood Forester Fountain Grim Reaper Gustave Gustave Dore Heavy Horror Illness Jean De La Fontaine Literature Lumberjack Mature Men Meeting Nostalgia Paranormal Retro Revival Shock Speculative Being Spooky Unwell Wood Woods Heart Attack Obsolete Victorian Style
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Gustave Doré's engravings to your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. This captivating piece, "Death and the Woodcutter" from La Fontaine's Fables by duncan1890, showcases the intricate details and vintage charm of this classic work of art. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually stunning but also durable and water-resistant, making them perfect for any room in your house. Add an element of sophistication and mystery to your décor with this beautiful and unique art print.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 vintage engraving from La Fontaine's Fables, illustrated by Gustave Dore, captures a haunting scene titled "Death and the Woodcutter". Set in a 19th-century style, this print showcases an allegory painting that delves into the depths of human mortality. The image portrays a meeting between Death himself, depicted as the Grim Reaper, and a weary woodcutter. As they stand amidst a dense forest with firewood scattered around them, one can sense the weight of their encounter. The mature men in this illustration exude nostalgia for an obsolete era when forestry was an essential occupation. The heavy burden carried by both characters symbolizes not only physical labor but also the inevitability of our own mortality. With its Victorian-style aesthetic and engraved details, this print evokes feelings of horror and speculative beings lurking within our subconscious. Gustave Dore's masterful artistry brings to life Jean de la Fontaine's timeless fairy tale with eerie precision. Through his intricate lines and shading techniques, he invites viewers to contemplate themes of illness, shock, and unwellness that often accompany encounters with death. As we gaze upon this antique piece from history's vaults, it serves as a reminder that even in literature or folklore lies profound wisdom about life's transience. This print is sure to captivate any collector or enthusiast seeking to embrace retro revival aesthetics while exploring deeper philosophical questions surrounding existence itself.
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