Fine Art Print : Auguste Comte / Toulliou
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Auguste Comte / Toulliou
AUGUSTE COMTE French philosopher
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1798 1857 Auguste Comte Philosopher Short
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of our Auguste Comte Fine Art Print by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite image captures the enigmatic gaze of the renowned French philosopher, known as the father of sociology. His thoughtful expression and elegant attire are brilliantly rendered in this high-quality print, making it an ideal addition to any home or office. Delve into the rich history of philosophy and add a touch of intellectual sophistication to your space. Order your Auguste Comte Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and bring a piece of history into your world.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
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.
Auguste Comte - The Father of Sociology, 1857
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Auguste Comte (1798-1857), the French philosopher who is considered the founder of sociology. Taken in the late 1850s, the image reveals a man in the twilight of his life, his once-luxuriant hair now turned silver and thinning at the temples. He wears a dark, high-collared jacket and a crisp white shirt, the folds of his clothing suggesting a certain formality and gravity. The background is dark and indistinct, drawing the viewer's focus to Comte's intense, penetrating gaze. Born in Montpellier in 1798, Comte was a prolific writer and thinker whose ideas would shape the course of social thought for generations to come. He is perhaps best known for his development of the concept of "positivism," a philosophical system that sought to apply the methods of the natural sciences to the study of society. Comte's vision of a scientifically grounded sociology was a radical departure from the prevailing philosophical orthodoxies of his time, which tended to view social phenomena through the lens of metaphysics or morality. Despite his groundbreaking ideas, Comte's life was marked by personal tragedy and professional setbacks. He was abandoned by his wife, who left him for another man, and he spent many years in poverty and obscurity. Yet he persevered, continuing to write and lecture on his ideas, and eventually gaining a small but devoted following. In the decades following his death, his ideas would spread beyond France, influencing thinkers as diverse as Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. Today, Auguste Comte is remembered as a towering figure in the history of social thought, whose insights continue to shape our understanding of the world around us.
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