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The aqueduct (gravure)
3620930 The aqueduct (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The aqueduct. L aqueduc. Illustration for Les Confessions de Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Tallandier, c 1920).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22975010
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Adze Apprehension Apprehensive Aqueduct Autobiographical Autobiography Breaking Cousins Destroying Ditch Jean Jacques Rousseau Les Confessions Philosophy Trench Worried
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 print titled "The Aqueduct" takes us back to 18th century France, immersing us in the world of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The image, a gravure by Maurice Leloir, beautifully captures a scene from Rousseau's autobiographical work "Les Confessions". In this illustration, we see a group of young boys gathered around an aqueduct under construction. Their faces are filled with apprehension and worry as they watch one boy wielding an adze, seemingly on the verge of breaking something important. The trench dug for the aqueduct stretches out behind them, symbolizing both their childhood innocence and the path that Rousseau's life would take. The composition evokes a sense of nostalgia as it transports us to Rousseau's formative years. It reminds us of his deep connection to nature and his introspective philosophy on life. Through this image, we can almost feel the philosopher's presence as he reflects upon his own experiences growing up. Leloir's meticulous engraving technique adds depth and texture to every element within the frame – from the worried expressions on the children's faces to each individual tool used in constructing the aqueduct. This print serves not only as a visual representation but also as a gateway into understanding Rousseau’s influential ideas about education, society, and human nature. Overall, this remarkable piece invites viewers to delve into Rousseau’s world through artistry and imagination while contemplating our own journey through life.
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