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Poster Print : The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas)
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The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas)
XIR188756 The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 81x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12749351
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Anthropomorphic Collector Dressed Magnifying Glass Singerie
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring timeless elegance into your home with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas)" by Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin. This exquisite artwork, originally housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, depicts an intriguing scene of a monkey perusing through old books, showcasing the playful blend of human and animal worlds. Our high-quality prints capture every detail of the original oil painting, allowing you to enjoy the rich colors and textures up close. Add a touch of fine art to your space with this captivating piece from the Fine Art Finder collection by Media Storehouse.
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 42cm x 52.6cm (16.5" x 20.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin that transports viewers to the whimsical world of anthropomorphic animals. In this delightful artwork, we see a monkey dressed in elegant attire, assuming the role of an antiquarian. With a magnifying glass in hand and surrounded by various objects, he appears engrossed in his scholarly pursuits. Chardin's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully captures the texture of the monkey's fur and intricately renders each item on display. The oval composition adds a sense of intimacy, drawing us closer to observe every nuance within this enchanting scene. The playful concept of "singerie" or monkeys imitating human behavior, was popular during the 18th century. It served as both entertainment and social commentary on human society. Here, Chardin masterfully combines humor with artistic finesse to create an image that delights and intrigues. This particular print allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate Chardin's genius from their own homes. Displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, it showcases how fine art can transcend time and space through digital reproduction. Whether you are captivated by animal portraiture or intrigued by allegorical representations of human life, "The Monkey Antiquarian" offers endless visual stimulation and invites contemplation about our own relationship with knowledge and curiosity.
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