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With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe
XIR181963 With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe, from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Coulom, Jean de (fl.1695-1735); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: Ragotin, une carabine en bandouliere, monte a cheval pour accompagner la troupe comique; mais la selle ayant tourne et la carabine venant a tiree, il faillait tomber a terre; but as the saddle turned and the musket fired off a shot, he had to fall to the ground; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12702345
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the vibrant and intriguing world of 18th century French theater with our exquisite photographic print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe," is taken from the painting "Roman Comique" by Paul Coulom, based on the work of Roman playwright Plautus and French author Scarron. The print captures the intensity and excitement of the theatrical performance, with the central figure, Ragotin, ready to mount his horse while carrying a musket. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor to bring a touch of history and fine art into 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. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
The comical scene captured in this 18th-century painting titled "With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe" by Jean de Coulom is nothing short of hilarious. The artwork depicts a moment from Paul Scarron's novel "Roman Comique" where the bumbling character Ragotin attempts to mount his horse with a musket slung over his shoulder. As Ragotin clumsily climbs onto the horse, disaster strikes when the saddle turns unexpectedly, causing the musket to discharge and startle both man and beast. In an instant, chaos ensues as poor Ragotin finds himself thrown off balance and about to be unceremoniously tossed to the ground. This masterpiece perfectly captures the essence of comedy through its exaggerated gestures and facial expressions. The artist skillfully portrays Ragotin's incompetence and misfortune as he becomes entangled in a mess of bucking horse, tangled reins, and flying weapons. Through this whimsical portrayal, we are reminded of our own human follies and can't help but chuckle at Ragotin's predicament. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of mishap or embarrassment, there is always room for laughter. Displayed at Musee de Tesse in Le Mans, France, this painting continues to entertain viewers centuries after its creation. Its timeless humor transcends language barriers and reminds us that sometimes it's okay to laugh at life's little blunders.
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