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PARIS / INVALIDES 1670
Louis XIV plans Les Invalides as a hospital for disabled soldiers Date: 1670
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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 27cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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This evocative image from 1670 depicts a plan for the construction of Les Invalides in Paris, a monumental architectural project initiated by King Louis XIV of France. The site, previously known as the Hôtel des Invalides, was to be transformed into a grand hospital and retirement home for disabled soldiers who had bravely served their country. The intricately detailed drawing reveals the extensive layout of the complex, which included a church, a hospital, a chapel, and a large courtyard. The church, now renowned as the Church of Saint-Louis des Invalides, was designed by Libéral Bruant and Louis Le Vau, and was intended to be the centerpiece of the complex. The hospital buildings, arranged around the courtyard, were designed to accommodate up to 4,000 soldiers, providing them with medical care, food, and shelter. The construction of Les Invalides was a testament to Louis XIV's commitment to his soldiers and his desire to provide for their wellbeing, both during and after their military service. The project was also a reflection of the king's grandiose vision for his capital city, which was undergoing a period of extensive urban development during this time. The completion of Les Invalides in 1676 marked a significant milestone in the history of military welfare and care, setting a precedent for other European countries to follow suit. Today, the complex stands as a symbol of French military history and a testament to the enduring legacy of Louis XIV's reign.
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