Photographic Print : Georges Sand / Smoking
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Georges Sand / Smoking
GEORGES SAND alias AURORE DUDEVANT French writer, dressed as a man and smoking a long pipe Date: 1804 - 1876
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Media ID 14284548
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1804 1876 Alias Aurore Dressed Dudevant Georges Pipe Sand
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring a touch of literary history into your home with our exquisite Georges Sand / Smoking photographic print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the renowned French writer, Aurore Dudevant, better known as Georges Sand, dressed as a man and confidently holding a long pipe. This rights-managed print is not only a beautiful addition to any wall, but a testament to Sand's groundbreaking defiance of societal norms and her enduring influence on literature. Elevate your space with this intriguing piece of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative line drawing captures the enigmatic figure of Georges Sand (1804-1876), the renowned French writer who defied societal norms and conventions of the 19th century. Born Aurore Dudevant, Sand gained notoriety for her unconventional lifestyle and gender-bending appearance, often dressing as a man and adopting masculine pseudonyms. In this image, Sand is depicted with a long pipe clenched between her teeth, adding to her androgynous image and further challenging the gender roles of her time. Born into a noble family, Sand's early life was marked by tragedy and hardship. She married at a young age but soon grew disillusioned with marriage and the confines of domestic life. In search of intellectual and artistic stimulation, she moved to Paris and began writing under the pseudonym Georges Sand. Her works, which explored themes of individualism, freedom, and the natural world, resonated with the Romantic movement and gained a wide readership. Sand's unconventional appearance and lifestyle drew criticism and fascination in equal measure. She was a regular figure in Parisian literary circles, often seen smoking a pipe and dressed in men's clothing. This image, with its bold lines and dramatic contrasts, captures the defiant spirit of a woman who refused to be bound by the expectations of her time. Despite facing numerous challenges and controversies, Sand continued to write and live on her own terms, inspiring generations of writers and artists with her courage and determination. This line drawing serves as a powerful reminder of her enduring legacy and the impact she had on the literary world and beyond.
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