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The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773. Creator: Jean Massard
The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773
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Allegorical Broken Disappointed Disappointment Disillusioned Etching And Engraving Frame Greuse Jean Baptiste Greuze Jean Baptiste Innocence Jean Baptiste Greuse Jean Baptiste Greuze Pregnancy Pregnant Stomach Virginity Allegorical Figure Oval Shaped
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
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The Broken Jug," or "La Cruche Cassee," is an evocative and thought-provoking artwork created by Jean Massard in 1773. This allegorical masterpiece, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., depicts a pregnant woman in a state of disappointment and disillusionment, as she carries a broken jug with an oval-shaped opening. The woman, dressed in traditional 18th century attire, is shown with a disappointed expression on her face, as if reflecting on the fragility of life and the fleeting nature of happiness. The allegorical figures in this etching and engraving are reminiscent of the French artistic school of the time, with a strong emphasis on the concept of Greuze-inspired innocence. The use of black and white, or greyscale, adds to the somber and introspective mood of the artwork, further emphasizing the theme of disappointment and the passage of time. The Broken Jug is a poignant depiction of the human condition, and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the complexities of the human experience. The figures in this etching and engraving are not just representations of people, but rather, they are symbols of the hopes, dreams, and disappointments that shape our lives. This historic artwork, with its intricate details and nuanced symbolism, is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the cultural heritage of France. The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. is the perfect location to view and appreciate the beauty and depth of this allegorical masterpiece by Jean Massard.
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