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Poster Print : Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier
Don Quixote and the Dead Mule, after 1864
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Media ID 19846135
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Cervantes Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Cervantes Saavedra Miguel De Daumier Daumier Honore Daumier Honore Victorin Dead Don Quixote H Daumier Honore Honore Daumier Honore Victorin Honore Victorin Daumier Knight Miguel De Miguel De Cervantes Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Mule Mules Sancho Panza
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the whimsical world of Don Quixote with this captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This iconic artwork, created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, depicts Don Quixote's famous encounter with the dead mule, as imagined after 1864. With intricate detail and a touch of humor, this print brings the timeless tale to life. Add a touch of literature and art to your space with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
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 59.4cm x 32.2cm (23.4" x 12.7")
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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In this 19th-century oil painting by Honore Daumier, titled "Don Quixote and the Dead Mule" we are transported into Miguel de Cervantes' iconic literary world. The artist masterfully captures the essence of Don Quixote's tragicomic journey through his vivid brushstrokes and rich colors. The scene depicts a desolate country road where our valiant knight-errant, Don Quixote, stands tall beside his loyal companion Sancho Panza. Their weary faces reveal the weight of their adventures as they confront a fallen mule lying lifeless on the ground. Symbolizing mortality and futility, the dead mule serves as a poignant reminder of both Don Quixote's delusions and his unwavering determination to uphold chivalry in an indifferent world. Daumier's attention to detail is evident in every stroke, from the intricate folds of Don Quixote's weathered armor to Sancho Panza's humble attire. Through this composition, Daumier invites us to reflect upon themes such as honor, madness, and human resilience that resonate with readers even today. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this painting showcases Daumier's exceptional talent for capturing complex emotions within a single frame. As we gaze upon it, we cannot help but be drawn into Cervantes' timeless tale brought to life by one of France’s most celebrated artists.
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