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Poster Print : Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) on his Deathbed, 15th August 1850 (pastel & chalk on paper)
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Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) on his Deathbed, 15th August 1850 (pastel & chalk on paper)
XIR227263 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) on his Deathbed, 15th August 1850 (pastel & chalk on paper) by Giraud, Eugene (1806-81); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12730579
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless essence of literature and art into your home with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating piece features Honore de Balzac, the renowned French novelist, depicted on his deathbed by the skilled hand of Eugene Giraud. Originally created using pastel and chalk on paper, this evocative work of art is now available as a high-quality poster print. Transport yourself back in time and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of literature and art with this stunning addition to your wall.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.7cm x 42cm (21.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant print captures the final moments of Honore de Balzac, one of France's most celebrated writers. Created by Eugene Giraud in 1850, just hours before Balzac's passing, this pastel and chalk on paper artwork conveys the somber atmosphere surrounding the author's deathbed. Balzac, known for his literary masterpieces such as "La Comédie Humaine" is depicted here in a vulnerable state, his face marked with illness and fatigue. The artist skillfully portrays the writer's weakened condition through delicate strokes and muted colors. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but feel a sense of melancholy knowing that Balzac's creative genius will soon be lost forever. The composition invites us to reflect on mortality and the fleeting nature of life itself. It serves as a reminder that even great minds are not exempt from succumbing to sickness and ultimately facing their own demise. Yet despite his physical decline, there is an undeniable strength emanating from Balzac's eyes – a testament to his unwavering dedication to literature until his last breath. Displayed at Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie in Besancon, France, this artwork preserves an intimate moment in history while paying homage to an extraordinary individual who left an indelible mark on French literature. Through this photograph print, we are granted access into the final chapter of Honore de Balzac's remarkable life journey.
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