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Proust (As Soldier)
MARCEL PROUST while doing his military service at Orleans Date: 1871 - 1922
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1871 Marcel Orleans Proust 1922
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Marcel Proust's youth with our exquisite fine art print of 'Proust (As Soldier)' from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the renowned French author during his military service at Orleans between 1871 and 1922. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this iconic moment in Proust's life. Bring a touch of literary history and elegance to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 33.3cm x 53.3cm (13.1" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 photograph captures Marcel Proust (1871-1922) during his military service at Orleans, France, between the years 1894 and 1896. The image offers a rare glimpse into the early life of the renowned French author, best known for his groundbreaking novel "In Search of Lost Time." At the time of this photograph, Proust was 23 years old and had not yet begun his literary career. The military uniform he wears in the photograph underscores the contrast between the man who would become a symbol of literary innovation and the young soldier who, like many of his contemporaries, was required to serve his country. The serious expression on his face and the focused gaze into the distance suggest a young man contemplating the world around him, a trait that would later manifest itself in his intricate and introspective writing. Military service was a significant experience for Proust, and it left a lasting impact on his life. During his time in the army, he contracted a bout of rheumatism that would plague him for the rest of his life. This illness contributed to his decision to abandon his plans to pursue a career in law and instead dedicate himself to writing. This photograph, taken in 1922, serves as a poignant reminder of Proust's formative years and the experiences that shaped his development as a writer. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity and the ways in which our past experiences inform our present selves.
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