Description: Engraving made by Bosq on behalf of the French "Société des Amis des Arts" to be distributed to its shareholders in the year 1826 after the painting made by Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot (1784–1845). The theme of the engraving is purely romanticist. a young man in religious attire and with a tonsure says goodbye to the portrait of his beloved before going to retire forever in the monastery. The image has a series of elements that refer to the gallant life that the young man abandons, such as the letters on the table, probably love ones; the elegant military uniform that he abandons for the monastic habit; the guitar that represents the happy songs that will be replaced by religious songs; also the women at the table and the view from the window represent elements of the world that he abandons. Size: 60x45 cms overall and 41x33 cms the printed surface. Shipping worldwide by registered post. Combined shipping available.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Santiago
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Artist: Hortense Haudebort
Size: Medium
Signed: No
Title: L'Adieu au monde
Period: Early 19th Century (1800-1830)
Material: Paper
Item Length: 23 1/2
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Costumes, Figures
Type: Print
Theme: Art, History, Religious, Social History
Style: Old Master Print, Realism
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Item Width: 17 3/4
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
