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Sand (Charpentier)
GEORGES SAND French writer
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Media ID 4318350
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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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the renowned French writer Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by her pen name George Sand (1804-1876), in a contemplative moment. Taken in 1876, the image was captured by the esteemed French photographer Nadar under the name of Félicien-Marie-Hippolyte Charpentier. Sand, a trailblazing figure in 19th century literature, defied societal norms with her unconventional appearance and lifestyle, often wearing men's clothing and living openly with her lover, the painter Gustave Courbet. Born into a noble family, Sand rebelled against the confines of her upbringing and sought solace in literature. Her writing, which spanned various genres including novels, essays, and plays, often explored themes of individual freedom, gender roles, and social justice. Sand's most famous works include "Indiana" (1832), a semi-autobiographical novel about a woman who disguises herself as a man to experience life freely, and "Lucrezia Floriani" (1834), a play that challenged the institution of marriage. Despite her literary success, Sand faced criticism and scandal throughout her career. Her unconventional appearance and lifestyle, as well as her outspokenness on political and social issues, made her a target for detractors. However, she remained unapologetic, continuing to write and live on her own terms. This photograph of Sand, taken in the later years of her life, captures her in a quiet, introspective moment. With her hands folded in her lap and her gaze fixed on the horizon, she appears deep in thought, perhaps reflecting on the many challenges and triumphs of her remarkable life. The image serves as a testament to Sand's indomitable spirit and her enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in French literature.
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