Glass Coaster : BLAIZE, Candide (1795-1855). Portrait of George
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BLAIZE, Candide (1795-1855). Portrait of George
BLAIZE, Candide (1795-1855). Portrait of George Sand. 1830. Pastel. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)
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Candide Carnavalet Feminine Insides Pastel Sand Blaize Persons Up Right
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 6.8cm x 7.6cm (2.7" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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 pastel portrait, titled "Portrait of George Sand" by Candide Blaize (1795-1855), showcases the enigmatic and androgynous figure of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, better known by her pen name, George Sand. Painted in 1830, this work of art is currently housed in the Musée de Carnavalet in Paris, France. The interior setting of the painting, with its dimly lit room and ornate furnishings, adds an air of intimacy and mystery to the portrait. Sand, dressed in a man's suit and smoking a pipe, defies the societal norms of femininity, challenging the conventions of her time. Her intense gaze and confident posture further emphasize her unconventional personality. The use of pastel as the medium for this portrait adds a soft, ethereal quality to the image, enhancing the delicate features of Sand's face and the rich textures of her clothing. The warm, muted colors of the painting evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection, inviting the viewer to contemplate the complexities of Sand's character and the societal context of her life. George Sand was a prolific French writer, known for her novels and plays that explored themes of individualism, freedom, and gender roles. Her unconventional lifestyle, including her romantic relationships with men and women, further fueled her reputation as a rebel and a trailblazer for women's rights. This portrait by Candide Blaize captures the essence of Sand's groundbreaking spirit and her enduring legacy as a feminist icon.
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