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Un mangeur d homme (A Man-eater) - Peinture de Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (Vassili Verechtchaguine) (1842-1904), huile sur toile, vers 1870-1880, art russe 19e siecle - Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv (Ukraine)
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Un mangeur d homme (A Man-eater) - Peinture de Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (Vassili Verechtchaguine) (1842-1904), huile sur toile, vers 1870-1880, art russe 19e siecle - Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv (Ukraine)
FIA5354948 Un mangeur d homme (A Man-eater) - Peinture de Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (Vassili Verechtchaguine) (1842-1904), huile sur toile, vers 1870-1880, art russe 19e siecle - Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv (Ukraine) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); Regional W. Wereshchagin Art Museum, Nikolayev, Ukraine; Photo © Fine Art Images
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This print showcases the painting "Un mangeur d'homme (A Man-eater)" by Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin, a renowned Russian artist of the 19th century. Created using oil on canvas around 1870-1880, this artwork is housed in the Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Vereshchagin's masterpiece depicts a scene of both awe and horror. A tawny tiger, its powerful presence emanating from every brushstroke, lunges towards a helpless man with an insatiable hunger for flesh. The intensity of the moment is captured brilliantly as blood splatters through the air while a bird of prey circles above, ready to feast upon any remains. The artist's attention to detail and use of color bring this chilling tableau to life. The vibrant hues evoke a sense of danger and desperation that permeates throughout the composition. As viewers gaze upon this work, they are transported into a world where survival hangs by a thread and primal instincts reign supreme. "Un mangeur d'homme" serves as both an exploration of human vulnerability in the face of nature's raw power and an allegory for our own predatory tendencies. Vereshchagin masterfully confronts us with our darkest impulses while simultaneously inviting us to reflect on our place within the natural order. This print captures not only Vereshchagin's artistic genius but also invites contemplation about humanity's
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