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Premium Framed Print : A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
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A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783
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1770s 1780s Alabaster Austrian Gallery Belvedere Belvedere Bust Expression Expressive Eyes Closed Eyes Shut Facial Expression Franz Xaver Messerschmidt Late Baroque Lips Messerschmidt Franz Xaver Neck Pain Person Furrowed Brow In Pain
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's haunting sculpture, titled "A Emaciated Old Man with Sore Eyes," dates back to the late Baroque period of the 18th century. This poignant work of art, created between 1771 and 1783, is carved in alabaster, a mottled brownish gray stone, and currently resides at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The sculpture depicts an emaciated old man with a furrowed brow, closed eyes, and lips pressed tightly together, as if in great pain. The man's body is gaunt and worn, with deep lines etched into his face and neck. His eyes, sunken and sore, are closed, adding to the sense of despair and suffering. The expression on his face is both expressive and intense, capturing the essence of age and the passage of time. Messerschmidt, a German artist, was known for his highly detailed and realistic sculptures, particularly those of the human face. This bust, with its intricate rendering of the old man's features, is a testament to his skill and artistic vision. The sculpture invites viewers to contemplate the human condition, the inevitability of aging, and the emotions and experiences that come with it. The late Baroque era, marked by its ornate and dramatic style, is reflected in the intense emotion and detail of this sculpture. The image of the emaciated old man with sore eyes is a powerful and enduring symbol of the human experience, and a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human form.
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