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Flameng employs precise, controlled lines to define the architectural elements of the stone archway and the textures of the heavy garments worn by the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light enters from the left, illuminating the cobblestones and casting long shadows that ground the figures within the space. The artist pays close attention to the posture of the individuals, conveying a sense of age and weariness through the hunched shoulders and use of walking sticks. In the foreground, two small children observe the proceedings, providing a contrast between the innocence of youth and the finality of the funeral rites taking place in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlameng was well-regarded for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of painting into the medium of etching. His work often explored themes of social observation, documenting the lives of ordinary people with a detached, objective gaze. This print demonstrates his technical proficiency in creating depth through cross-hatching and varying line weights. The lack of excessive ornamentation allows the viewer to focus on the narrative elements of the scene. The work serves as a record of nineteenth-century social conditions, reflecting the charitable work of religious orders during that period. The print is presented on high-quality archival paper, maintaining the clarity of the original plate marks and the delicate nuances of the artist's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-bottle-carafe-bread-and-wine-claude-monet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Bottle, Carafe, Bread, and Wine - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kut-tee-o-tub-bee-how-did-he-kill-a-noted-brave-choctaw-george-catlin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKút-tee-o-túb-bee, How Did He Kill, a Noted Brave (Choctaw) - George Catlin — George Catlin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léopold Flameng","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485579743567,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485585150287,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485585183055,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485585215823,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485585248591,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485585281359,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485585314127,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485585346895,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485585379663,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485585412431,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485585445199,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485585477967,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Funeral-at-the-Little-Sister-of-the-Poor-Convent_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365964519.jpg?v=1786842981","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/a-funeral-at-the-little-sister-of-the-poor-convent-leopold-flameng","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}