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The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas)
989218 The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 39.5x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Fight; Le Combat de Coqs. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 39.5 x 55.2cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25234656
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Aggression Aggressive Animosity Cock Cockerel Crouch Crouching Crouching Down Enemies Entertained Entertainment Event Fighter Gerome Gerome Jean Leon 1824 1904 Half Dressed Jean Leon Gerome Male Animal Negative Concept Partly Dressed Semi Clad Semi Dress Sitting On Ground Stroking Touching Two Animals Using Hands Vicious Violent Watchful 19th Century European Art Artist French Brawl Brawling Ethnic Origin Fighting Conflict French Art French Artist Semi Nude
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the captivating artistry of Jean Leon Gerome's "The Cock Fight" into your home with our high-quality Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, created in 1846, showcases Gerome's exceptional attention to detail and mastery of light and shadow. Transport yourself to another era with this evocative depiction of a cock fight, now available as a stunning poster print for your wall. Experience the timeless beauty of fine art at an affordable price with 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.
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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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The Cock Fight, 1846
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by Jean Leon Gerome is a captivating oil painting that depicts the intense aggression and violence of a cockfight in the nineteenth century. The artist's French background is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and academic style. In this outdoor scene, two male roosters engage in a fierce battle while surrounded by an intrigued crowd. The composition captures the moment when one of the birds lunges forward with its beak open wide, ready to strike its opponent. The atmosphere is charged with tension as onlookers crouch down or sit on the ground, fully absorbed in the spectacle before them. Gerome masterfully portrays not only the physical conflict between these two animals but also explores themes of human nature and entertainment. The half-dressed men and women watching reflect both fascination and enjoyment, highlighting our complex relationship with violence. The artist's use of light adds depth to the painting, emphasizing each figure's posture and expression. Despite being engaged in such a brutal display, there is an undeniable beauty captured within this artwork. "The Cock Fight" serves as a reminder of how art can capture significant moments from history while simultaneously provoking contemplation about our own society's values. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Gerome's skillful technique and explore their own reactions to this powerful image from late nineteenth-century European art.
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