Fallen Angel, 1847 by Alexandre Cabanel
Canvas Print - 17124-CAX
Location: Musee Fabre, Montpellier, FranceOriginal Size: 120.5 x 196.5 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.70 USD
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*Max printing size: 15.1 x 24 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Fallen Angel" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
To ensure proper stretching of the artwork on the stretcher-bar, we add additional blank borders around the printed area on all sides.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
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If you select a frameless art print of "Fallen Angel" by Alexandre Cabanel, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
"Fallen Angel" by Alexandre Cabanel, created in 1847, is a striking testament to the dramatic flair of 19th-century academic painting. This masterpiece, housed in the Musée Fabre in Montpellier, France, captures the tumultuous moment of Lucifer's expulsion from heaven. The central figure, a youthful, muscular angel, exudes a mix of defiance and despair, his intense gaze locking directly with the viewer's eyes.
Cabanel's angel is seated on a barren rock, his body twisted in a complex pose that highlights his athletic form. His wings, dark and iridescent, droop behind him, symbolizing his fall from grace. The figure's left arm is thrown across his knees, while his right arm supports his head, a gesture that conveys both exhaustion and contemplation. Ivy vines wrap around his lower limbs, perhaps alluding to his impending entanglement with earthly sin.
The backdrop is a sublime sky, filled with ethereal, angelic forms that seem to fade into the heavens. These celestial beings, rendered in soft, pastel hues, contrast sharply with the fallen angel's more robust and earthly tones. Cabanel's use of light and shadow is masterful, highlighting the angel's taut muscles and the delicate contours of his face, yet casting his lower body in a more somber shade, emphasizing his separation from the divine.
The emotional depth in "Fallen Angel" is palpable; the viewer can almost feel the weight of the angel's predicament. Cabanel's technical skill is evident in the meticulous details – from the feathers of the wings to the tendrils of ivy – each element meticulously crafted to enhance the overall narrative of loss and longing. This painting not only showcases Cabanel's prowess as a painter but also invites viewers to ponder the profound themes of rebellion, punishment, and redemption.
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Alexandre Cabanel
Original Size:230 x 171 cm
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