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Framed Print : Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage, 1766. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
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Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage, 1766. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage, 1766
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite Framed Print of "Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage" by Per Krafft the Elder, dating back to 1766. This captivating artwork, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a young girl delicately holding a bullfinch within an ornate cage. The intricate details and rich colors bring the scene to life, transporting you to an era of elegance and charm. Add this timeless masterpiece to your home or office to inspire wonder and ignite conversation.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Per Krafft the Elder's captivating oil painting, "Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage" (1766), invites us into the world of 18th century childhood. The young girl, dressed in a vibrant head dress and headdress, tenderly cradles a bullfinch in one hand, while holding the cage with the other. The delicate, intricately designed cage, adorned with colorful ribbons and flowers, contrasts sharply with the stark reality of confining the beautiful bird. This poignant image raises questions about the concept of cruelty to animals during this era, as bullfinches were popular pets and often kept in cages for entertainment. The painting, now housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the complex relationship between humans and animals during the eighteenth century. Per Krafft the Elder, a renowned Swedish painter, masterfully captures the essence of both the girl and the bullfinch. The girl's expression is one of wonder and delight, while the bullfinch, with its bright plumage and piercing gaze, exudes a sense of freedom and longing. The painting is a powerful reminder of the delicate balance between beauty and cruelty, and the enduring impact of our connection to nature. The passerine, or bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula), is a common European bird, and its presence in this painting adds to the rich heritage of Swedish art. The oil on canvas painting, "Girl with Bullfinch in a Cage," is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, animal portraits, or the complexities of human-animal relationships.
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