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Folklore / Werewolves
French villagers hunt a werewolf
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Media ID 574998
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Folk Lore Growl Hunt Villagers Werewolves Werewolf
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Folklore / Werewolves Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite artwork transports you back in time to a French village, where the line between man and beast blurs beneath the moonlit sky. Witness the chilling moment as villagers, armed with torches and determination, embark on an ancient hunt for a terrifying werewolf. Let this hauntingly beautiful print ignite your imagination and add an enchanting touch to your living space. Experience the thrill of folklore and the allure of the unknown with every glance. Order now and bring this mesmerizing piece of history into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
Folklore and the Pursuit of the Werewolf - A 19th Century French Village
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense fear and determination of a French village as they embark on a hunt for a suspected werewolf among them. The year is uncertain, but the scene is reminiscent of the height of the werewolf panic in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, which continued to persist in rural areas well into the 19th century. The villagers, armed with torches and stakes, follow the trail of the beast through the dense forest. Their faces are etched with a mix of fear, anger, and resolve. The lead villager, his cross held high, gazes intently into the darkness, his expression a blend of faith and determination. The werewolf, a figure shrouded in mystery and fear, is depicted as a hulking, bestial figure, its eyes glowing with a predatory intensity. Its growl echoes through the forest, a chilling reminder of the danger lurking in the shadows. The image serves as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted folklore and superstitions that once gripped European villages. The belief in werewolves, shape-shifting beings that could transform from human to animal form, was widespread in Europe for centuries. Accusations of werewolfism were often used as a tool for social control, with those accused often being outcasts or scapegoats. Despite the enlightenment and scientific progress of the 19th century, the fear of the unknown and the supernatural continued to hold sway over the imaginations of many. This powerful image captures the essence of that fear, and the determination of a community to protect itself against the unknown.
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