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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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A nineteenth-century lithographic portrait of Pope Gregory XVI, presented within an ornate, decorative border.
This lithograph by the Dutch artist Hilmar Johannes Backer depicts Pope Gregory XVI, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1831 until his death in 1846. The portrait is presented within an ornate, decorative frame, a common convention for nineteenth-century commemorative prints. The central image captures the pontiff in a bust-length format, rendered with the soft tonal transitions characteristic of the lithographic medium. His expression is composed, reflecting the formal nature of papal portraiture during this period.
The surrounding frame features delicate foliate motifs and ecclesiastical symbols, including the papal tiara and keys at the apex. This decorative border provides a contrast to the restrained, atmospheric shading of the portrait itself. Below the image, the print includes the inscription 'Gregorius XVI', identifying the subject clearly for the viewer. The composition occupies a small portion of the overall paper surface, leaving a significant expanse of negative space that draws the eye directly to the central figure.
Hilmar Johannes Backer was active in the Netherlands during the mid-nineteenth century, a time when lithography became a primary method for the dissemination of portraiture. This work demonstrates the technical precision required for such prints, where the artist relied on the grease-based drawing process to achieve subtle gradations of light and shadow. The print serves as a historical record of the papal office, capturing the likeness of a figure who navigated a period of political and social change in Europe. The clean lines of the frame and the careful modelling of the subject demonstrate the disciplined approach typical of the era's printmakers. This piece is a fine example of the formal portraiture produced for public circulation, maintaining a balance between the subject's authority and the decorative requirements of the print format.
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From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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