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Gargantua at his Little Supper, c. 1800 (coloured engraving)

XIR216687 Gargantua at his Little Supper, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: character from a story by Francois Rabelais; ); French, out of copyright

Media ID 12761100

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Feast Giant Glutton Gluttony Greed Greedy Midgets Scale

23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.6cm (15.6" x 9.7")

Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
The vibrant colours of this 19th-century coloured engraving bring to life the whimsical scene of "Gargantua at his Little Supper". The print, housed in the Musee Carnavalet in Paris, captures a moment from the story by Francois Rabelais. Gargantua, a larger-than-life character known for his insatiable appetite and gluttonous ways, is depicted indulging in an extravagant feast. Surrounded by midgets who appear minuscule compared to his immense size, Gargantua's greed is on full display as he devours every morsel with gusto. The contrast between his gargantuan proportions and their diminutive stature creates a sense of awe and wonder. This artwork serves as a cautionary tale about excess and overindulgence. It reminds us of the consequences that come with unchecked desires and insatiable appetites. Yet, there is also an element of humor present in this scene - it invites viewers to marvel at the absurdity of such a grand spectacle. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to witness Gargantua's little supper firsthand. We can almost hear the clinking of glasses and laughter echoing through the room as this larger-than-life figure revels in his gluttony. This print serves as both a visual delight and a reminder to find balance amidst our own cravings for more.

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