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Excess of wine and women, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC445975 Excess of wine and women, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: un jeune hommes etant echauffe longtemps par des exces de vin et de femme; Epidemies, Troisiemes Livre; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22913332
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This print titled "Excess of Wine and Women" takes us back to ancient Greece, where indulgence knew no bounds. The illustration, part of The Works of Hippocrates collection, beautifully captures the allure and consequences of a life filled with wine and women. In this scene, we witness a young man consumed by the pleasures offered by excessive drinking and female companionship. His flushed face reveals his prolonged intoxication while he reclines on an opulent bed adorned with exquisite furnishings. Surrounding him are lovers engaged in an uninhibited orgy, embodying the hedonistic spirit of ancient Greek culture. The artist Joseph Kuhn-Regnier skillfully employs vibrant colors through lithography to bring this scene to life. Every detail is meticulously crafted - from the sensuous curves of the women's breasts to the unabashed nudity that symbolizes both vulnerability and desire. Through this artwork, we are transported into a world where pleasure reigns supreme but also serves as a cautionary tale about excesses. It reminds us that even in antiquity, there were those who succumbed to temptation without considering its repercussions. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, let it serve as a reminder that balance is key in all aspects of life – for too much indulgence can lead one astray just as easily as it can provide temporary satisfaction.
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