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Scene from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe, c1850
Scene from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe, c1850. Munchausen, recovering his silver casket which had bounced up to the moon. He grew a Turkey bean and climbed up to the moon. From The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe. (Paris, c1850). First published London, 1785. Raspe (1737-1794), German scholar and adventurer, published these tall stories when in need to money while exiled in England. They were based on the tales that Karl Friedrich Hieronymous von Munchausen (1720-1797), German braggart and pathological liar, told about his time serving the Russian army fighting against the Turks
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Adventure Adventurer Chromolithograph Climbing Fiction Fictional Character Karl Friedrich Hieronymous Von Lunar Moon Munchausen Raspe Star Ann Ronan Pictures Man In The Moon Metaphor Rudolph Erich Raspe The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen
10"x8" Photo Print
Transport yourself to the fantastical world of Baron Munchausen with this captivating photographic print from Media Storehouse. Depicting a scene from the classic 1850 edition of "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" by Rudolph Erich Raspe and Anonymous, this vintage image captures the moment of triumph as Baron Munchausen recovers his silver casket, which had miraculously bounced up to the moon. Add a touch of whimsy and intrigue to your home or office with this one-of-a-kind, museum-quality print. Perfect for avid readers, collectors, and fans of the legendary Baron Munchausen tales.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a scene from the timeless classic, "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" by Rudolph Erich Raspe. In this particular moment, we witness the indomitable Baron Munchausen recovering his precious silver casket that had miraculously bounced up to the moon. With sheer determination and an ingenious plan, he grew a Turkey bean and climbed all the way up to retrieve his treasured possession. Originally published in London in 1785, these fantastical tales were penned by Raspe during his exile in England when he found himself in dire need of money. Inspired by the exaggerated stories told by Karl Friedrich Hieronymous von Munchausen about his time serving in the Russian army against the Turks, Raspe created a collection of tall stories that have since become beloved literary classics. In this chromolithograph print from Paris circa 1850, we are transported into a world where fiction meets reality as Baron Munchausen embarks on daring adventures across time and space. The image evokes a sense of wonder and awe as we gaze upon him standing proudly on the lunar surface amidst twinkling stars. As we delve into this extraordinary tale filled with adventure and metaphorical undertones, it is impossible not to be captivated by both its literary brilliance and artistic representation. This print serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Baron Munchausen's escapades and reminds us of our innate human desire for exploration and discovery.
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