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The Baron... saluted Candide with some notable kicks on the breech and drove
XIR172448 The Baron... saluted Candide with some notable kicks on the breech and drove him out of doors, illustration from chapter 1 of Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (b.1730) 1804 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: How Candide Was Brought Up in a Magnificent Castle and How He Was Driven Thence; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12740147
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Banished Baroness Cunegonde Enlightenment Expelled Faint Fainted Fainting Farce Jealous Kicking Philosophical Tale Protective Screen Swoon Lovers
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the whimsical world of Voltaire's 'Candide' to your walls with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image 'The Baron... saluted Candide with some notable kicks on the breech and drove him out of doors' by Bridgeman Images. This exquisite illustration, taken from the first chapter of Candide, captures the essence of Francois Voltaire's satirical novel with its vibrant colors and intricate details. Add a touch of literary history and artistic elegance to your home or office decor with this captivating poster print.
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 40.3cm x 59.4cm (15.9" x 23.4")
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 Baron's Fierce Expulsion - A Dramatic Scene from Candide
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a pivotal moment from the renowned philosophical tale, Candide by Francois Voltaire. The scene depicts the formidable Baron, his face twisted with anger and jealousy, as he delivers forceful kicks to the hapless protagonist, Candide. Illustrated by Louis Michel Halbou in 1804 and captured through the lens of Jean Michel Moreau the Younger's camera, this black-and-white engraving emanates an air of intensity. The image transports us to a magnificent castle where young Candide had been raised under the watchful eye of his protective guardian. However, love had blossomed between Candide and Cunegonde, the beautiful daughter of the Baron. Overwhelmed by jealousy upon discovering their secret affair, the enraged Baron unleashes his fury upon poor Candide. The composition captures not only physical violence but also emotional turmoil. As our hearts ache for Candide's plight, we observe Cunegonde fainting in distress at witnessing her lover being banished from their lives forever. This evocative print serves as a reminder of Voltaire's biting satire on societal conventions and human nature during the Enlightenment era. It encapsulates themes of forbidden love, farcical relationships, and familial discord that resonate even today. Displayed within these frames is not just an artwork; it is a testament to humanity's struggles against oppressive forces—a timeless visual representation that continues to provoke
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