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Fine Art Print : Les Quatre Ages
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Les Quatre Ages
A series of simple illustrations on the subject of The Four Ages, by Ferdinand Bac, each comprising of a couple representing each age, with handwritten descriptions in French. Date: circa 1901
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Media ID 32261060
© CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans
Bach Comprising Descriptions Ferdinand Ferdinand Sigismond Handwritten Illustrations Issue Lalbum Maitres Quatre Representing Simple Subject 1901
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of the Les Quatre Ages series by Ferdinand Bac from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating piece, taken from the March of the Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases four couples representing the four ages of life - Youth, Middle Age, Old Age, and Oldest Age. Each illustration is accompanied by handwritten descriptions in French, adding an intriguing layer of history and culture. Bring the elegance and charm of this circa 1901 artwork into your home or office and let it inspire and delight you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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a captivating series of illustrations by renowned French caricaturist Ferdinand Bac, circa 1901, is a visual exploration of the human condition as it relates to the passage of time and the various stages of life. This collection, comprised of four simple yet profound images, is a testament to Bac's artistic mastery and his ability to encapsulate complex emotions through the use of deceptively uncomplicated imagery. Each illustration in the series features a couple representing a distinct age, with the handwritten descriptions in French subtly enhancing the narrative. The first image, "Enfance" (Childhood), depicts a young boy and girl playfully embracing, their innocence and boundless energy evident in their expressions. The second, "Jeunesse" (Youth), showcases a couple in the prime of their lives, their vitality and passion for life palpable as they dance and laugh together. The third illustration, "Maturité" (Maturity), portrays a more contemplative scene, with a couple in their later years sitting together, their faces etched with the lines of time and wisdom. The final image, "Vieillesse" (Old Age), poignantly captures the fragility and quiet dignity of the elderly, as a couple holds hands and gazes out at the world with a sense of serenity and acceptance. This beautiful and poignant series, "Les Quatre Ages," is a cherished part of the "Maitres de la Caricature" album, a collection of masterful works from the July issue of Ferdinand Sigismond Bach's "Album" published by Mary Evans Picture Library. These timeless images continue to resonate with audiences today, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
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