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Tannhauser on the Venusberg, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249102 TannhAÔé¼user on the Venusberg, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 120x153 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: In the Venusberg, magical mountain abode of Venus, the minstrel TannhAÔé¼user halfheartedly praises the goddess of beauty, who for more than a year has bestowed her love upon him. Venus promises greater revels when TannhAÔé¼user asks for his freedom, but she curses his hopes of salvation when he longs for the simple pleasures and pains of earthly life.
); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12738878
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Aphrodite Bacchanalia Bacchanalian Lover Venus Wagner Lovers
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add an elegant touch to your home or office with Media Storehouse's poster prints featuring "Tannhauser on the Venusberg, 1864" by Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, originally housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, showcases Tannhauser in the enchanted Venusberg with the goddess Venus. The rich colors and intricate details of this masterpiece come alive in our high-quality poster prints, making it a stunning addition to any space. Bring a piece of fine art into your world with Media Storehouse's poster prints.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.9cm x 42cm (22" 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 print showcases Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour's masterpiece, "Tannhauser on the Venusberg". Painted in 1864 with oil on canvas, this artwork measures 120x153 cm and is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California, USA. The painting depicts a scene from Richard Wagner's opera "Tannhauser" where the protagonist finds himself in the enchanting abode of Venus known as the Venusberg. In this magical mountain retreat, Tannhauser reluctantly praises the goddess of beauty while yearning for his freedom and longing for earthly pleasures. Fantin-Latour skillfully captures this moment by portraying a group of dancers immersed in a bacchanalian celebration. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition bring to life the energy and sensuality that permeate throughout the scene. Through this artwork, we are transported into a world of mythological legends and divine allure. It serves as a reminder that even though love may be enticing, it can also come at great cost. The contrast between heavenly desires and earthly longings is beautifully depicted through Fantin-Latour's brushstrokes. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of Wagner's timeless opera and its exploration of human desires, sacrifice, and redemption. This piece invites us to reflect on our own aspirations and contemplate whether true fulfillment lies within celestial realms or amidst simple joys found here on Earth.
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