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Photographic Print : The Intercepted Love Letter, c. 1855-60 (oil on canvas)
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The Intercepted Love Letter, c. 1855-60 (oil on canvas)
AKV406792 The Intercepted Love Letter, c.1855-60 (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 54.2x32.3 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22922516
© Ackermann Kunstverlag / Bridgeman Images
Biedermeier Era Clandestine Disapproving Discovered Forbidden German Romanticism Hanging Illicit Innocence Lover Matron Note Oblivious Romanticist Secret Sewing Shocked Windows Lovers Subterfuge
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience the timeless romance of The Intercepted Love Letter, an exquisite oil on canvas painting by Carl Spitzweg. This captivating masterpiece from the 1850s, now available as a high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse, invites you to immerse yourself in the story of two lovers whose correspondence was intercepted. Add this beautiful work of art to your home or office to inspire passion, love, and nostalgia. Bring the charm of 19th-century art into your space with our Museum-quality photographic prints from Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.7cm x 37.5cm (8.5" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Intercepted Love Letter
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by Carl Spitzweg captures a moment of clandestine romance, set in the enchanting backdrop of the Biedermeier era. This oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring 54.2x32.3 cm, takes us back to a time when love was both thrilling and forbidden. In this scene, we witness a young woman engrossed in her sewing by an open window. Unbeknownst to her, hidden behind the facade of innocence and domesticity, lies a secret love affair. A letter filled with passionate words has been intercepted by an unsuspecting matronly figure who stands shocked at its discovery. Spitzweg's attention to detail brings out the emotions that fill every corner of this painting. The expressions on each character's face tell their own story - from the oblivious lovers lost in their romantic world to the disapproving matron who stumbles upon their illicit connection. The artist skillfully combines elements of baroque and German Romanticism to create an atmosphere charged with tension and longing. Through his brushstrokes, he invites us into this intimate space where innocence collides with desire. "The Intercepted Love Letter" is not just a visual delight; it also serves as a reminder that even within seemingly ordinary moments lie secrets waiting to be discovered. It speaks volumes about human nature and our eternal quest for love amidst societal constraints – an enduring theme that resonates across generations.
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