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Metal Print : A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
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A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783
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1770s 1780s Alabaster Austrian Gallery Belvedere Belvedere Bust Expression Expressive Eyes Closed Eyes Shut Facial Expression Franz Xaver Messerschmidt Late Baroque Lips Messerschmidt Franz Xaver Neck Pain Person Furrowed Brow In Pain
20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting intensity of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'The Wimpled Head' to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This evocative image of the emaciated old man, with his sore eyes and expressive wrinkles, was created by Messerschmidt in 1771-1783. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a reproduction, they are a true work of art in themselves. The vibrant colors and stunning detail are brought to life through the unique process of dye-sublimation printing onto aluminum. Each print is individually crafted to order, ensuring a perfect finish. Add this captivating piece to your collection and let the timeless artistry of Messerschmidt's masterpiece inspire you every day.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's haunting sculpture, titled "A Emaciated Old Man with Sore Eyes," dates back to the late Baroque period of the 18th century. This poignant work of art, created between 1771 and 1783, is carved in alabaster, a mottled brownish gray stone, and currently resides at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The sculpture depicts an emaciated old man with a furrowed brow, closed eyes, and lips pressed tightly together, as if in great pain. The man's body is gaunt and worn, with deep lines etched into his face and neck. His eyes, sunken and sore, are closed, adding to the sense of despair and suffering. The expression on his face is both expressive and intense, capturing the essence of age and the passage of time. Messerschmidt, a German artist, was known for his highly detailed and realistic sculptures, particularly those of the human face. This bust, with its intricate rendering of the old man's features, is a testament to his skill and artistic vision. The sculpture invites viewers to contemplate the human condition, the inevitability of aging, and the emotions and experiences that come with it. The late Baroque era, marked by its ornate and dramatic style, is reflected in the intense emotion and detail of this sculpture. The image of the emaciated old man with sore eyes is a powerful and enduring symbol of the human experience, and a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human form.
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