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Poster Print : Man with a Crocodile on his back, 1752-1753, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
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Man with a Crocodile on his back, 1752-1753, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Man with a Crocodile on his back, 1752-1753, (1928). A half-naked man with a crocodile on his shoulder, chalk on paper. Study for fresco of the staircase-hall in the Wü rzburg Residence, Germany. Known to have been in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Stuttgart, Germany. Italian Venetian painter and printmaker Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770), worked not only in Italy, but also in Germany and Spain. He was commissioned to carry out frescoes in churches and palaces, and was elected President of the Academy of Padua. As well as his large-scale majestic works, he also produced etchings and oil paintings, and is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the period. Illustration from The Drawings of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Volume II, by Detlev Baron Von Hadeln. [The Pegasus Press, Paris, 1928]
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating artistry of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. Depicting a man courageously bearing a crocodile on his shoulder from a study for a fresco in the Würzburg Residence, this 1752-1753 masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional skill and creativity. Bring the rich history and intrigue of the Baroque era into your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality poster print from Heritage Images.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
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This print showcases the artwork titled "Man with a Crocodile on his back" by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Created between 1752-1753, this piece is a study for a fresco that was intended to adorn the staircase-hall in the Würzburg Residence, Germany. In this intriguing image, we see a half-naked man bravely carrying a crocodile on his shoulder. The artist used chalk on paper to bring this unusual scene to life. Tiepolo, an Italian Venetian painter and printmaker, was renowned for his grand frescoes found in churches and palaces across Europe. His talent extended beyond large-scale works as he also excelled in etchings and oil paintings. The detail captured in this drawing highlights Tiepolo's mastery of capturing both human anatomy and animal form. The composition evokes curiosity and wonderment as we contemplate the relationship between man and beast. This particular print of Tiepolo's work was part of the esteemed collection at Kupferstichkabinett in Stuttgart, Germany. It is featured in Detlev Baron Von Hadeln's book "The Drawings of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo". Volume II. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo remains one of the most significant artists of his time, admired for his technical skill and ability to convey emotion through art. This striking image serves as a testament to his artistic prowess and continues to captivate viewers centuries later.
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