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Photographic 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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15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience the captivating allure of the past with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints featuring "La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Woodcutter" by duncan1890 from Fine Art Storehouse. This vintage engraving, beautifully illustrated by Gustave Doré, transports you back in time with its intricate details and timeless storytelling. Each print is meticulously crafted to preserve the original artistry and character of this classic work from La Fontaine's Fables. Add an air of sophistication and nostalgia to your home décor or office space with this exquisite piece of fine art photography.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.6cm (14.8" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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