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Framed Print : Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
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Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
FIA5400465 Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Bourgeoisie Everyday Life Handkerchief Mail Message News Post Office Postman Flemish Art
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introduce a touch of old-world charm to your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of Framed Prints featuring the iconic painting "The Bearer of Bad News" by Pieter de Hooch. This exquisite artwork, created around 1655, showcases Hooch's mastery of light and shadow, capturing the mood and drama of the scene. The painting, currently housed in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona, is a stunning example of Dutch Golden Age painting. Bring this timeless masterpiece into your space and add a touch of history and culture to your décor. Order your Framed Print today from Media Storehouse and experience the beauty of fine art.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 19.4cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
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This print captures Pieter de Hooch's masterpiece, "Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news". Painted around 1655, this oil on wood artwork measures 67.8x56 cm and is housed in the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya in Barcelona. In this scene, we witness a moment of profound emotion as a woman receives distressing news from a postman. With tears streaming down her face, she clutches a handkerchief tightly while the postman delicately delivers the message. The colors and details in this painting bring to life the atmosphere of everyday life during the 17th century. De Hooch skillfully portrays not only an individual's personal anguish but also provides insight into societal dynamics. This piece speaks to themes of communication and its impact on society, highlighting how news can profoundly affect individuals' lives. The presence of paper and mail symbolizes the power that written messages hold over people's emotions and actions. Through his masterful brushstrokes, De Hooch invites viewers to contemplate how information shapes our lives and influences social structures. "Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news" offers us a glimpse into Flemish art during the 17th century while exploring universal themes that remain relevant today. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, human emotions continue to be deeply intertwined with communication and its consequences.
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