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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
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Bach Comprising Descriptions Ferdinand Ferdinand Sigismond Handwritten Illustrations Issue Lalbum Maitres Quatre Representing Simple Subject 1901
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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