19th-century French School, Still Life: The Philosopher And Death, Or The Carmagnolle, Oil On Canvas
19th-century French school,
Vanity: The Philosopher and Death or La Carmagnolle
Oil on canvas
40.5 x 32 cm
Annotation in the lower right corner: LA CARMAGNOLLE
Good overall condition—significant network of (old) cracks—the canvas shows tension lines along the sides—unframed
This painting offers various levels of reading and interpretation: it features symbols of Vanity, a pictorial genre evoking the transience of life, with symbols such as the skull, the book, the hourglass, or Death hovering above the figure.
The annotation “La Carmagnolle” may refer to the revolutionary dance and be interpreted as a satire of the Age of Enlightenment and its philosophers.
Vanity: The Philosopher and Death or La Carmagnolle
Oil on canvas
40.5 x 32 cm
Annotation in the lower right corner: LA CARMAGNOLLE
Good overall condition—significant network of (old) cracks—the canvas shows tension lines along the sides—unframed
This painting offers various levels of reading and interpretation: it features symbols of Vanity, a pictorial genre evoking the transience of life, with symbols such as the skull, the book, the hourglass, or Death hovering above the figure.
The annotation “La Carmagnolle” may refer to the revolutionary dance and be interpreted as a satire of the Age of Enlightenment and its philosophers.
1 700 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 32
Height: 40,5
Reference (ID): 1843959
Availability: In stock
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