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Self Portrait as a Hunter, 1699 (oil on canvas)
PWI89775 Self Portrait as a Hunter, 1699 (oil on canvas) by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); 197x163 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Autoportrait en costume de Chasse; ); ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23213732
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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.
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This self-portrait by Alexandre-Francois Desportes, titled "Self Portrait as a Hunter" transports us back to the year 1699. Painted with oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures an impressive 197x163 cm and is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In this striking image, Desportes presents himself as a skilled hunter, dressed in traditional hunting attire. He holds a rifle confidently in one hand while his loyal greyhound stands faithfully at his side. A spaniel eagerly awaits its master's command nearby. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; he includes various game animals such as partridges and rabbits scattered around him. The presence of these creatures emphasizes Desportes' expertise not only as an artist but also as a hunter. Desportes' self-portrait showcases his mastery of both art and the hunt. His ability to capture light and texture brings each element of the painting to life - from the intricate feathers of a duck resting on his arm to the sleek fur of his beloved greyhound. As we admire this artwork, we are reminded that artists like Desportes were not only creators but also participants in their subjects. Through this self-portrait, he invites us into his world - one filled with adventure, skillful brushstrokes, and an appreciation for nature's beauty.
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