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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.
Louis XIV and Moliere - Jean-Leon Gerome
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A detailed historical scene by Jean-Leon Gerome depicting the controversial dinner shared by King Louis XIV and the playwright Moliere at Versailles.
Jean-Leon Gerome, a central figure of the French Academic tradition, produced this work in 1863. The painting depicts a legendary encounter between King Louis XIV and the playwright Moliere at the Palace of Versailles. According to historical anecdotes, the King invited the dramatist to dine with him, a gesture that scandalised the courtiers who viewed Moliere as a social inferior. Gerome captures this tension through the rigid postures of the surrounding nobility, who observe the private meal with visible disapproval.
The composition is structured to emphasise the disparity between the monarch and his guest. Louis XIV sits in a prominent red chair, his posture relaxed yet commanding. Moliere, dressed in sombre black, sits opposite him at a small table. The surrounding figures are arranged in a semi-circle, their ornate costumes providing a stark contrast to the simplicity of the playwright's attire. Gerome employs a precise, polished technique, typical of his training under Paul Delaroche. The lighting is carefully managed to draw the eye toward the central interaction, while the background details, including the wall hangings and the gilded furniture, reflect the opulence of the seventeenth-century French court.
Gerome was known for his meticulous research into historical settings and costumes. This painting demonstrates his ability to reconstruct a specific moment from the past with photographic clarity. The scene functions as a study of social hierarchy and the power dynamics inherent in the royal court. By focusing on the quiet intimacy of the meal, Gerome contrasts the public expectations of the aristocracy with the private preferences of the King. The work remains a fine example of nineteenth-century historical narrative painting, where technical skill serves to bring a literary or historical anecdote to life for the viewer.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Louis XIV and Moliere - Jean-Leon Gerome
Ordinarie pris
Från £28.00 GBP
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Från £28.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
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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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