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BALAGUER, Victor (1824-1901). Politician and writer in Catal
BALAGUER, Victor (1824-1901). Politician and writer in Catalan and Spanish languages. Colored engraving
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Media ID 14318989
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Balaguer Catalan Catalonia Cloak Moustache Movement Polity Romantic Victor
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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
This engraving showcases Victor Balaguer (1824-1901), a prominent Catalan politician and writer of the 19th century. Balaguer is depicted with a distinguished beard and moustache, donning a cloak and holding a book in his hand. The image underscores his dual roles as a Catalan intellectual and a Spanish statesman. Born in Barcelona, Balaguer was a central figure in the Catalan Renaixenca, a cultural and literary movement that sought to revive and promote Catalan language and identity. He was a prolific writer, penning numerous essays, novels, and poems in both Catalan and Spanish. His works often addressed political and social issues, making him a vocal advocate for Catalan autonomy within the Spanish polity. Balaguer's political career began in earnest in the 1860s, when he served as a deputy in the Spanish Cortes (parliament). He was known for his staunch support of Catalan interests and his opposition to the centralizing policies of the Spanish government. Balaguer's political stance earned him both admirers and detractors, but his influence on Catalan politics was undeniable. This engraving offers a glimpse into the life of a complex and influential figure who straddled the worlds of Catalan literature and Spanish politics. Balaguer's legacy continues to resonate in Catalonia and beyond, as a symbol of Catalan national pride and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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