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The Fates (oil on canvas)
XIR409212 The Fates (oil on canvas) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Les Parques; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12876165
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Atropos Clotho Destiny Garland Lachesis Peacock Personifications Putti Spinning Cherubs Decima Nona Thread Of Life
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the captivating beauty of fine art into your home with Media Storehouse's range of Poster Prints. This exquisite piece, "The Fates" by Jean Baptiste Mallet, showcases the masterful use of oil on canvas technique. Originally housed in the Musee d'Art Thomas Henry in Cherbourg, France, this out-of-copyright artwork is now available to adorn your walls as a stunning poster print. The Fates, also known as the Parques in Roman mythology, are depicted in this painting with their characteristic roles of weaving the thread of human life. Add an air of sophistication and culture to any room with this timeless and intriguing work of art.
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 51.4cm x 42cm (20.2" 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.
The Fates
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Jean Baptiste Mallet, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing mythological themes. This mesmerizing artwork can be found at the Musee d Art Thomas Henry in Cherbourg, France. The painting depicts the three female personifications of destiny known as Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. They are surrounded by nona, decima, morta (the minor fates) and putti cherubs amidst an array of vibrant flowers. The intricate headdresses worn by these ethereal figures add to their divine presence. At the center of this allegorical masterpiece lies a thread of life that represents each individual's fate. One Fate spins it with delicate precision while another measures its length using her golden scale. The third Fate holds a pair of scissors ready to cut the thread when one's time has come. A majestic peacock stands proudly nearby, symbolizing immortality and wisdom. It serves as a reminder that fate is both beautiful and mysterious. Mallet's attention to detail is evident in every stroke; from the flowing garments adorned with garlands to the subtle expressions on each figure's face. This composition showcases his mastery over color and form during the 18th and 19th centuries. This remarkable print captures not only Mallet's artistic brilliance but also invites viewers into a world where destiny weaves its intricate tapestry upon our lives.
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