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Bete du Gevaudan. 18th century (engraving)
6437623 Bete du Gevaudan. 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. The bete du Gevaudan, fantasy creature, 18th century, France.. Engraving, France, 18th. Coll. Share.); Photo: eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 24129868
© Photo: Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Bete du Gevaudan Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating 18th century engraving, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, showcases the legendary French beast, a fascinating figure from zoological folklore. Add an air of mystery and intrigue to any room with this stunning work of art from the French School, originally from a private collection. Bring history and mythology to life with this beautiful 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 55cm x 42cm (21.7" 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.
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This 18th-century engraving titled "Bete du Gevaudan" showcases a fantastical creature that once stirred fear and intrigue in France. The artwork, part of a private collection, depicts the mythical beast known as the Bete du Gevaudan, which captured the imagination of people during this era. The image is steeped in history and science, representing an amalgamation of zoology and folklore. It transports us back to a time when news items about animal attacks were met with both fascination and trepidation. The engraving beautifully captures the dangerous allure of the countryside hunt while highlighting the risks faced by those who ventured into nature's domain. Intriguingly, amidst this scene dominated by men showcasing their virility through weapons like spears and firearms, we find a lone woman standing tall among them. Her presence adds an element of femininity to this otherwise masculine world, challenging societal norms of that time. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical attributes but also the emotional impact caused by such encounters with monstrous creatures. Fear and panic are palpable as hunters confront their deepest emotions while facing off against this formidable adversary. Overall, this print from Bridgeman Images serves as a window into European history where fact blends seamlessly with fiction to create wonderful characters like the Bete du Gevaudan - forever etched in our collective consciousness.
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