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Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty and intrigue of the 'Vanitas Allegory: Death and a Young Woman' fine art print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite 19th century pen and ink drawing, sourced from Bridgeman Images and the Ashmolean Museum, depicts a poignant scene of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The young woman, with her melancholic expression, is surrounded by symbols of vanity and transience, including a skull, hourglass, and wilted flowers. This captivating work of art, with its delicate use of white body colour, invites contemplation and reflection on the passage of time. Bring this evocative piece into your home or office and elevate your space with the timeless allure of fine art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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