Fine Art Print : Danton / Bertonnier
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Danton / Bertonnier
GEORGES JACQUES DANTON French Revolutionary leader
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1759 1794 Danton Jacques Revolutionary
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the revolutionary spirit of Georges Jacques Danton into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Danton by Bertonnier, available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the power and passion of the French Revolution. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and printing techniques to ensure a stunning, museum-quality result. Add this iconic piece of history to your collection and ignite your space with the energy and emotion of the past.
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 49.2cm (16" x 19.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures the intense and complex character of Georges Jacques Danton, a pivotal figure in the French Revolution. Born in 1759, Danton rose to prominence as a radical leader and orator, advocating for the rights of the common people and relentlessly pushing for the overthrow of the monarchy. His high white collar and square, stern face are framed by a thick, unkempt mane of hair, giving him an air of both authority and rebellion. Danton's influence was felt most strongly during the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence and political purges that followed the fall of the Bastille in 1789. He was a key figure in the Committee of Public Safety, which governed France during this time, and was instrumental in the execution of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. Despite his revolutionary fervor, Danton's popularity waned as the Reign of Terror grew more brutal, and he was eventually arrested and executed in 1794. This portrait, taken in the year of his death, serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities and contradictions of the French Revolution, and the human beings who shaped its course. The image, created by the French artist Bertonnier, is a testament to the enduring power of historical portraiture to capture the essence of a person and a moment in time. It invites us to reflect on the past, and to consider the ongoing relevance of the revolutionary ideals that Danton and his contemporaries fought for.
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