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Canvas Print : Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman, 1801-1900 (pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on paper)
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Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman, 1801-1900 (pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on paper)
7308244 Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman, 1801-1900 (pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 22x16.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous British
pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on white paper, laid down
h x w: sheet 22 x 16.5 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28384388
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Allegoric Four Seasons Read Reading Action Skull Skulls To Read Vanitas Wintertime Bodies Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the haunting beauty of old master art into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating Vanitas Allegory: Death and a Young Woman, created between 1801 and 1900, showcases the intricate pen and ink work with delicate touches of white body colour on paper. Originally from the British School of the 19th century, housed at the Ashmolean Museum, this evocative piece now comes to life in vibrant, high-quality canvas prints. Embrace the timeless allure of fine art and add a touch of history to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 print titled "Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman" transports viewers to the 19th century, where British School artists skillfully depicted the concept of mortality. Measuring 22x16.5 cm, this artwork is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The anonymous British artist employed pen and black ink with delicate touches of white body color on paper to create a thought-provoking scene. The allegorical composition features a young woman engrossed in reading, symbolizing youth and knowledge-seeking. However, her contemplative state is juxtaposed against an ominous reminder of death - a skull resting upon books nearby. The artist's attention to detail is evident as they expertly rendered trees surrounding the central figures, adding depth and texture to the piece. This Vanitas painting draws inspiration from biblical themes, emphasizing life's transience and urging viewers to reflect on their own mortality. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this poignant artwork for Fine Art Finder enthusiasts worldwide. As we admire this masterpiece, we are reminded that art has the power to provoke introspection while transcending time and space.
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