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Arthur Rimbaud, French poet and adventurer, 1895
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Arthur Rimbaud, French poet and adventurer, 1895
Arthur Rimbaud, French poet and adventurer, 1895. Rimbauds (1854-1891) career as a poet was brief but dazzling. He wrote his last poem at the age of 19 and spent the rest of his life as a travelling merchant and trader, largely in Ethiopia. This portrait appeared on the cover of La Revue Blanche in 1895
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Arthur Rimbaud, a renowned French poet and adventurer. Taken in 1895, it showcases Rimbaud's striking features and intense gaze, reflecting his complex personality. Rimbaud's literary career was as brief as it was brilliant. He wrote his final poem at the tender age of 19 before embarking on a life filled with wanderlust and exploration. This restless spirit led him to become a travelling merchant and trader, primarily in Ethiopia. Featured on the cover of La Revue Blanche magazine, this portrait exudes an air of mystery that mirrors Rimbaud's unconventional life choices. Dressed impeccably in elegant attire and donning a stylish hat, he embodies both sophistication and rebellion. The image also hints at Rimbaud's association with fellow poet Paul Verlaine. Their tumultuous relationship became legendary within literary circles, marked by passionate love affairs and violent disputes. In this photograph, Rimbaud is depicted holding a pipe while deep in thought – perhaps contemplating his poetic genius or reminiscing about past adventures. The smoke swirling around him adds an ethereal quality to the composition, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of art itself. As we admire this remarkable portrait captured by an unknown creator from Heritage Images collection, we are reminded of Arthur Rimbaud's enduring legacy as one of France's most influential poets – forever immortalized through his words and captured moments like these.
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