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Vive la France - Raphael Kirchner
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$220.00 NZD
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$220.00 NZD
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Archival giclée
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Description
Raphael Kirchner's 'Vive la France' (1917) is an allegorical Art Nouveau illustration depicting France rising from the sea, symbolising hope and resilience during the First World War. A striking and historically significant print.
Raphael Kirchner's 'Vive la France', created in 1917, is a striking allegorical illustration that encapsulates the patriotic fervour of the First World War era. Kirchner, an Austrian artist known for his depictions of fashionable women, here employs a classical motif with a contemporary twist. A nude female figure, her red hair echoing the colours of the French flag she holds aloft, emerges from a giant clamshell, symbolising France rising from the sea. The turbulent waves beneath her suggest the trials and tribulations of wartime, while her determined gaze and the vibrant flag embody hope and resilience. Kirchner's Art Nouveau style is evident in the flowing lines and decorative details, blending sensuality with a powerful message of national pride. This print makes a bold statement in any room, adding a touch of vintage elegance and historical significance. Its vibrant colours and dynamic composition make it a captivating piece for collectors and those seeking to infuse their space with a sense of artistry and history. Perfect for adding a touch of European flair to a living room, study, or hallway.
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Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. See our refunds page for full details.
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We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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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
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- 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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Vive la France - Raphael Kirchner
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
Sale price
From $130.00 NZD
Regular price
Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
Raphael Kirchner
Kirchner's Geisha postcard series sold over 40,000 copies. He was one of the most commercially successful illustrators of the Belle Epoque, producing over a thousand published works, mostly picture postcards and magazine illustrations for La Vie Parisienne.
He was born in Vienna in 1875, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts there, and moved to Paris in 1900. At the outbreak of the First World War he relocated to New York, where he spent his final years designing panels, costumes and programmes for Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies at the Century Theatre. He died in New York in 1917, at forty-two.
He was born in Vienna in 1875, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts there, and moved to Paris in 1900. At the outbreak of the First World War he relocated to New York, where he spent his final years designing panels, costumes and programmes for Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies at the Century Theatre. He died in New York in 1917, at forty-two.
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Canvas
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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