Framed Prints
Framed Print of My First Friend, by F. Barzaghi, 1872. Creator: Unknown
My First Friend, by F. Barzaghi, 1872. This pretty statue is by Signor Barzaghi, the eminent sculptor of Milan, whose Phryne Unrobed before her Judges, at Burlington House, has excited such great and deserved, yet qualified, admiration. There can be no two opinions as to the extreme beauty and expressiveness, and almost perfect modelling, of the Phryne; but, although the conception and motif are only too appropriate to the courtesan, it may justly be contended that it is a misapplication of sculpture (which, surely, should be the purest form of art) to employ it for the glorification of mere sensuousness. The work we now engrave, which is also in the Royal Academy, cannot, from the nature of the subject, be open to the same objection; whilst it bears adequate testimony to the consummate skill of the sculptor. The introduction of the little Maltese terrier as my first friend affords, in the representation of the dog's shaggy coat, an opportunity for textural imitation of which the artist has taken advantage. Italian sculptors are very fond of displaying their skill in this direction: indeed, often too fond, the attention being thereby drawn from higher qualities'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40144479
Kitsch Marble Sentimental Twee
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
Ready to Hang Contemporary Framed Prints adds style, protection, and a polished touch to your space - effortlessly.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 10.6cm x 24.4cm (4.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
