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Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas)
XIR199214 Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12753009
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Etiquette Introduction Manners Polite Politeness Maid
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add timeless elegance to your space with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas)" by Pietro Longhi. This exquisite masterpiece, available through Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder, captures the intimate moment of a young boy tenderly kissing the hand of an elderly woman. Printed on high-quality paper, these poster prints bring the rich textures and vibrant colors of Longhi's original oil painting directly to your home or office. Experience the beauty and history of this Italian, out-of-copyright work of art every day.
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 53.6cm (16.5" x 21.1")
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.
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "Kissing the Hand" artist Pietro Longhi beautifully captures a moment of grace and elegance. Set in an opulent interior, we witness a tender interaction between various individuals from different walks of life. At the center of the composition stands a young boy, his face filled with innocence and respect as he leans forward to kiss the hand of a noblewoman. This act serves as both a greeting and an introduction, symbolizing politeness and good manners. The woman is seated gracefully, her regal presence accentuated by her lavish attire. Surrounding them are other figures that add depth to the scene: a priest observing with benevolence, servants attending to their duties with utmost care, and even children curiously peering into this display of etiquette. The warm lighting casts gentle shadows across their faces, enhancing their expressions and emphasizing the intimacy of this encounter. Longhi's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke - from the intricate folds of fabric to the delicate porcelain tea set placed on an ornate table nearby. Through his masterful technique, he invites us into this world where social hierarchies are respected but also challenged by moments of genuine connection. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Longhi's artistic genius while contemplating themes such as societal norms, human relationships, and cultural traditions that transcend time.
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