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The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas)
989218 The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 39.5x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Fight; Le Combat de Coqs. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 39.5 x 55.2cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25234656
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of Jean Leon Gerome's "The Cock Fight," a fine art masterpiece from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, brought to you by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors that Gerome masterfully employed in this iconic work. Delve into the rich history and emotion portrayed in this timeless piece, now available as a stunning fine art print to adorn your home or office. Add a touch of sophistication and culture to your space with this captivating addition to your art collection.
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 50.8cm x 35.8cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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The Cock Fight, 1846
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by Jean Leon Gerome is a captivating oil painting that depicts the intense aggression and violence of a cockfight in the nineteenth century. The artist's French background is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and academic style. In this outdoor scene, two male roosters engage in a fierce battle while surrounded by an intrigued crowd. The composition captures the moment when one of the birds lunges forward with its beak open wide, ready to strike its opponent. The atmosphere is charged with tension as onlookers crouch down or sit on the ground, fully absorbed in the spectacle before them. Gerome masterfully portrays not only the physical conflict between these two animals but also explores themes of human nature and entertainment. The half-dressed men and women watching reflect both fascination and enjoyment, highlighting our complex relationship with violence. The artist's use of light adds depth to the painting, emphasizing each figure's posture and expression. Despite being engaged in such a brutal display, there is an undeniable beauty captured within this artwork. "The Cock Fight" serves as a reminder of how art can capture significant moments from history while simultaneously provoking contemplation about our own society's values. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Gerome's skillful technique and explore their own reactions to this powerful image from late nineteenth-century European art.
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