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Premium Framed Print : Lovers on the roof of a building, 1920. Creator: Devambez, André Victor Édouard (1867-1943)
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Lovers on the roof of a building, 1920. Creator: Devambez, André Victor Édouard (1867-1943)
Lovers on the roof of a building, 1920. Found in the collection of the Galerie Laurentin, Paris
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1920 Andr Victor Douard 1867 1943 Andre Victor Edouard 1867 1943 Declaration Of Love Devambez Fate Lovers Modern Silence Tragic Youth Symbolism
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
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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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André Victor Édouard Devambez's captivating masterpiece, "Lovers on the Roof of a Building," painted in 1920, is a poignant and enigmatic work of art that continues to inspire and intrigue viewers to this day. The painting, found in the esteemed collection of the Galerie Laurentin in Paris, is a stunning example of the allegorical and literary traditions in modern French art. The image presents two young lovers, a boy and a girl, perched precariously on the edge of a building, gazing out at the expansive cityscape below. The scene is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, with the couple's silhouettes contrasting against the vibrant, swirling clouds above. The boy reaches out towards the girl, his hands seemingly useless in their attempt to grasp the unattainable depths of her affection. The painting's title, "Les Condamnés à Mort," translates to "The Condemned to Death," and the tragic and fatalistic tone is further emphasized by the ominous, looming presence of the city below. The couple's position on the roof, with the void of the abyss beneath them, suggests the fragility and fleeting nature of their love, as well as the inevitability of fate. The painting's rich symbolism is further enhanced by the presence of the moon, which casts a silvery glow over the scene, and the use of mythological motifs, such as the sinuous, writhing forms of the clouds, which evoke the tumultuous emotions of love and desire. The couple's silence, as they gaze into each other's eyes, speaks volumes about the depth of their connection, and the power of love to transcend the mundane world around them. Devambez's masterful use of oil on canvas creates a sense of depth and texture that draws the viewer in, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the lovers' world. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of love, and the human capacity to find beauty and meaning in even the most tragic of circumstances.
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