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Louise Colet Photo
LOUISE COLET French writer of indifferent verse who nevertheless sustained flights of passion with de Musset, Hugo, Karr and Flaubert : photo 1874. Date: 1810 - 1871
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1810 1871 1874 Colet Flaubert Flights Hugo Indifferent Karr Louise Musset Passion Sustained Verse
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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
In this 1874 photograph, Louise Colet, a renowned French writer, gazes introspectively into the distance. Born in Paris in 1810, Colet is best known for her indifferent verse, yet her passionate connections with some of the most influential literary figures of her time are not to be underestimated. Colet's life was marked by intense relationships with the greats of French literature. She was the lover of Alfred de Musset, a prominent playwright and poet, and later had an affair with Victor Hugo, the legendary poet and novelist. Her connection with the poet Charles Baudelaire was also significant, as she was the inspiration for some of his most famous works. Despite her reputation as a writer of indifferent verse, Colet's relationships with these literary giants fueled her creative fire. She was a muse and a collaborator, and her passion for literature and the arts shone through in her work. In this photograph, taken in the later years of her life, Colet appears thoughtful and introspective. Her expressive eyes and delicate features convey a sense of deep reflection, as if she is pondering the complexities of love and art. The image, with its soft focus and subtle lighting, adds to the sense of timelessness and mystery. Louise Colet's life and work continue to intrigue scholars and literary enthusiasts, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the life of a woman who defied the conventions of her time and made her mark on French literature. Dating from 1871, this photograph is a testament to Colet's enduring legacy and her place in the annals of literary history.
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