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Photographic Print : Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870
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Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870
XIR191466 Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870 (coloured engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: President of the Third Republic; satire of the parliamentary systme; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12750541
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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Bring a touch of historical wit to your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the "Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877)" by André Gill from L'Eclipse, February 1870. This vibrant coloured engraving captures the famous French statesman and politician in a humorous light, making for an intriguing conversation starter. With its rich detail and stunning colour reproduction, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Order yours today and add a unique piece of history to your space.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vibrant and satirical print captures the essence of Adolphe Thiers, a prominent French politician and journalist of the 19th century. Created by Andre Gill in February 1870 for L Eclipse magazine, this coloured engraving showcases Thiers as a caricatured figure within an allegory of France. Thiers, who served as President of the Third Republic during a tumultuous period in French history, is depicted with exaggerated features that highlight his role in the parliamentary system. The artist's clever use of symbolism includes a chicken or cockerel representing France itself, suggesting both fragility and pride. The image serves as biting satire on the state of politics at that time. Through this artwork, Gill conveys his critical view on the shortcomings and complexities of the parliamentary system under Thiers' leadership. The bold colors and intricate details bring to life this political commentary from over a century ago. Now housed at Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, this print offers us a glimpse into historical events through artistic expression. It reminds us how art can be used to convey powerful messages about society and politics while showcasing Gill's talent for capturing character through caricature.
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