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Antique Framed Print : Columbus in Chains, 1863 (oil on canvas)
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Columbus in Chains, 1863 (oil on canvas)
BAL14807 Columbus in Chains, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Delleani, Lorenzo (1840-1908); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Musei Nervi, Genoa Italy; (add.info.: Chistopher Columbus (1451-1506) Italian navigator, colonizer and explorer; Columbus Gerangennahme, mit Ketten an seinen Fuessen; painting was in the Museo Civico, Turin, Italy; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12727150
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Arrest Arrested Captured Chained Christophe Colomb Hull Monkey Prison Voyager
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 25cm (14.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print of "Columbus in Chains, 1863" by Lorenzo Delleani takes us back to a significant moment in history. This oil on canvas artwork depicts the renowned Italian navigator and explorer, Christopher Columbus, during his capture and imprisonment. The painting showcases Columbus with chains around his feet, symbolizing his confinement after being arrested. The artist skillfully portrays the emotions of captivity through intricate details and masterful brushstrokes. The viewer can almost feel the weight of the chains that bind Columbus as he stands on a boat's hull, surrounded by ships in the background. A sense of despair is evident on his face while a curious monkey perches nearby, perhaps representing both curiosity and mockery. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of Columbus' complex legacy - celebrated for discovering America but also criticized for colonization's negative consequences. It invites contemplation about power dynamics, exploration versus exploitation, and the impact of historical figures. Originally housed at Museo Civico in Turin before finding its current home at Galleria d Arte Moderna in Genoa Italy, this artwork has become an important piece within art history. Its timeless nature continues to provoke discussions about human ambition and its consequences throughout time.
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