Fine Art Print : Death and the Maidens (oil on millboard)

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Death and the Maidens (oil on millboard)

XCF282067 Death and the Maidens (oil on millboard) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 40.6x31.4 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Media ID 12788471

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Dreamlike Grim Maiden Meadow Moralistic Reaper Shrouded Symbolism Symbolist

A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print

Experience the haunting beauty of Death and the Maidens by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a captivating oil on millboard masterpiece from the Fine Art Finder collection at Media Storehouse. This iconic work of art, out of copyright and available for purchase, depicts Death gently cradling a young maiden, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of mortality. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and bring the timeless allure of fine art into your home or office space.

Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.8cm (16.5" x 21.2")

Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")

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
This print captures Pierre Puvis de Chavannes' masterpiece, "Death and the Maidens" in all its haunting beauty. The oil painting depicts a scene of profound allegory, where death intertwines with life in a mesmerizing dance. In this dreamlike landscape, shrouded figures gracefully move across a meadow, their flowing dresses billowing behind them. These ethereal maidens symbolize youth and innocence, while the presence of death serves as a stark reminder of mortality's grip on every living being. Puvis de Chavannes' symbolic portrayal explores themes of transience and morality. The reaper figure represents death itself, reminding us that our time on earth is limited. Yet despite the somber subject matter, there is an undeniable allure to this artwork - perhaps it lies in its delicate balance between darkness and light. The artist's skillful use of color and composition creates an otherworldly atmosphere that draws viewers into his moralistic narrative. Each brushstroke seems to breathe life into these graceful girls who are unaware of their impending fate. Displayed at the National Gallery in London, this piece stands as a testament to Puvis de Chavannes' status as one of France's leading symbolist painters. It invites contemplation about the fleeting nature of existence while simultaneously enchanting us with its poetic imagery.

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