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Antique Framed Print : With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe
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With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe
XIR181963 With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe, from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Coulom, Jean de (fl.1695-1735); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: Ragotin, une carabine en bandouliere, monte a cheval pour accompagner la troupe comique; mais la selle ayant tourne et la carabine venant a tiree, il faillait tomber a terre; but as the saddle turned and the musket fired off a shot, he had to fall to the ground; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12702345
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The comical scene captured in this 18th-century painting titled "With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe" by Jean de Coulom is nothing short of hilarious. The artwork depicts a moment from Paul Scarron's novel "Roman Comique" where the bumbling character Ragotin attempts to mount his horse with a musket slung over his shoulder. As Ragotin clumsily climbs onto the horse, disaster strikes when the saddle turns unexpectedly, causing the musket to discharge and startle both man and beast. In an instant, chaos ensues as poor Ragotin finds himself thrown off balance and about to be unceremoniously tossed to the ground. This masterpiece perfectly captures the essence of comedy through its exaggerated gestures and facial expressions. The artist skillfully portrays Ragotin's incompetence and misfortune as he becomes entangled in a mess of bucking horse, tangled reins, and flying weapons. Through this whimsical portrayal, we are reminded of our own human follies and can't help but chuckle at Ragotin's predicament. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of mishap or embarrassment, there is always room for laughter. Displayed at Musee de Tesse in Le Mans, France, this painting continues to entertain viewers centuries after its creation. Its timeless humor transcends language barriers and reminds us that sometimes it's okay to laugh at life's little blunders.
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