Fine Art Print : Leon Hennique
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Leon Hennique
LEON HENNIQUE French novelist and playwright in the naturalist manner. Date: 1851 - ?
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Media ID 14092768
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1851 Leon Manner Naturalist Novelist Playwright
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of literature through our exquisite collection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this captivating image of Leon Hennique, the renowned French novelist and playwright, this print is a testament to the power of the written word. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, making it an essential addition to any home or office space. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of literature and art with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic and thoughtful gaze of Leon Hennique, a prominent French novelist and playwright of the Naturalist movement. Born in Paris in 1851, Hennique was a key figure in the literary scene of the late 19th century. His works, deeply rooted in the Naturalist tradition, explored the harsh realities of working-class life and the human condition. The Naturalist movement, which emerged in France in the 1880s, sought to portray the raw and unfiltered truths of society, often focusing on the struggles and suffering of the working class. Hennique's writing, along with that of other Naturalist authors such as Émile Zola and Guy de Maupassant, helped to bring attention to the plight of the marginalized and the forgotten. In this photograph, Hennique appears pensive and introspective, his furrowed brow and piercing gaze suggesting a deep engagement with the complexities of the human experience. The naturalistic setting of the image, with its simple wooden chair and muted tones, further emphasizes the connection between the writer and the natural world that was so central to the Naturalist movement. Despite his significant contributions to French literature, Hennique's life was marked by personal struggles and financial hardships. He died in relative obscurity in 1934, but his work continues to be celebrated by scholars and readers alike for its raw and unflinching portrayal of the human condition. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often difficult lives of the writers who shaped the literary landscape of the late 19th century.
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