Le pere Girard, mort a Fribourg, le 6 mars 1850 (engraving)

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Le pere Girard, mort a Fribourg, le 6 mars 1850 (engraving)

3644541 Le pere Girard, mort a Fribourg, le 6 mars 1850 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pere Girard, mort a Fribourg, le 6 mars 1850. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1850). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 23120270

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

1850 Fribourg Mars Mort Pere Girard Le Magasin Pittoresque

EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "Le pere Girard, mort a Fribourg, le 6 mars 1850" transports us back to the 19th century. The image depicts an intimate scene of a deceased man lying peacefully in repose. Le pere Girard's lifeless body rests on a bed adorned with delicate linens, his hands gently folded across his chest. The attention to detail in this French School engraving is remarkable; every line and shadow meticulously etched to convey the solemnity of the moment. The significance of this print becomes clearer when we learn that it was created as an illustration for "Le Magasin Pittoresque" in 1850. This popular magazine aimed to educate and entertain its readers through visual storytelling. In this particular issue, Le pere Girard's passing serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality. Through digital cleaning techniques, the image has been restored to its original splendor, allowing us to appreciate the artistry behind each stroke even more vividly. As we gaze upon this evocative piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are transported not only into history but also into contemplation about life's fleeting nature.

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