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Canvas Print : Beggars by a Lime Kiln (oil on canvas)
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Beggars by a Lime Kiln (oil on canvas)
XIR166556 Beggars by a Lime Kiln (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: Mendiants pres d un four a chaux; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12699647
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Bare Bottom Beggar Homeless Kiln Misery Rough Stairs Vagabond Mooning
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Transform your home into a gallery with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Beggars by a Lime Kiln" by Sebastien Bourdon. This exquisite oil on canvas artwork, originally housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Valenciennes, France, comes to life in vibrant colors and high-quality detail on our premium canvas. Bring the beauty of this 17th-century masterpiece into your living space as a conversation starter or a source of inspiration. With our canvas prints, you'll enjoy museum-quality art right at home, out of copyright and ready to order.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This print titled "Beggars by a Lime Kiln" transports us to a different era, inviting us to delve into the world of poverty and hardship. Painted by Sebastien Bourdon in the 17th century, this oil on canvas masterpiece is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Valenciennes, France. The scene depicts a group of beggars huddled together near a lime kiln. Their tattered clothes and worn-out expressions tell tales of their destitution and struggle for survival. The artist skillfully captures the sense of community that emerges from shared misery, as these individuals find solace and companionship amidst their hardships. The composition is strikingly raw and evocative; it draws our attention to every detail - from the rough texture of the stairs leading up to the kiln, to one beggar's bare bottom cheekily mooning towards us under the pale glow of moonlight. These elements serve as reminders not only of their desperate circumstances but also hint at resilience and defiance against adversity. As we gaze upon this poignant artwork, we are reminded that poverty has long been an unfortunate reality for many throughout history. It prompts us to reflect on our own privilege while igniting empathy for those less fortunate than ourselves. This image serves as both a historical document capturing societal struggles and an enduring reminder that compassion should always be extended towards those experiencing homelessness or poverty today.
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