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The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength (colour litho)
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The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength (colour litho)
6031057 The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre, Paris, c1902).); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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Attraction Belle Epoque Belle Epoque 1871 80–1914 Caricaturist Cartoonist Charles Leandre Delicate Fin De Siecle Leandre Charles 1862 1934 Lovestruck Muscular Physical Physique Softness Strength Strong Struggle Swooning 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 Years 10 10s
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The Struggle for Love - Softness and Strength
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is a captivating colour lithograph by Charles Leandre, a renowned French artist and caricaturist from the late 19th to early 20th century. This print, part of the private collection in Valerie Jackson Harris' Look and Learn gallery, beautifully captures the essence of love's eternal battle between delicacy and power. In this Belle Époque masterpiece, we witness a couple locked in an intense embrace, their bodies intertwined with contrasting qualities. The man exudes strength and muscularity, his brawny physique symbolizing raw power. In contrast, the woman appears delicate and fragile yet equally alluring. Leandre skillfully portrays how opposites attract as these two figures are irresistibly drawn to each other despite their differences. The woman swoons in the man's strong arms while he gazes at her with lovestruck admiration. The struggle for love depicted here transcends physicality; it represents the emotional tug-of-war that often accompanies passionate relationships. It reminds us that love requires both softness and strength – tenderness to nurture our hearts but also resilience to weather life's challenges together. This artwork encapsulates the spirit of fin de siècle France, capturing not only its artistic style but also its societal norms surrounding romance and attraction. Leandre's mastery shines through his ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet evocative illustrations. "The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength" is a testament to Leandre's talent as an artist who effortlessly merges humour with profound insight into human nature. It remains a timeless piece that continues to resonate with viewers even today.
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