Etsy - TrackerChilliArt All Is Vanity By Charles Allan Gilbert. Wall Decor Art Print 8" 10
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All is vanity by Charles Allan Gilbert. 8 by 10 Do you see a lady seated at a vanity or an image of a skull? The drawing employs a double image (or visual pun) in which the scene of a woman admiring herself in a mirror, when viewed from a distance, appears to be a human skull. The title is also a pun, as this type of dressing-table is also known as a vanity. The phrase All is vanity comes from Ecclesiastes 1:2 (Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.) It refers to the vanity & pride of humans. in art, vanity has long been represented as a woman preoccupied with her beauty. & art that contains a human skull as a focal point is called a memento mori (Latin for remember you will die), a work that reminds people of their mortality. Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929), better known as C. Allan Gilbert, was a prominent American illustration A stylish print digitally enhanced on matte paper. - Giclee printing quality - No frame included Add a wonderful accent to your home with these poster prints that are sure to brighten any environment. The print is a reproduction from the original artwork, which is skillfully restored to remove prominent blemishes & marks whilst retaining the original character. The poster has a white border which varies in size depending on the ratio of the picture. Copyright2021 TrackerChilliArt- personal use only We use a printing partner to help fulfil our orders, they are based in the USA, Europe & Australia. Your order will be made & shipped from the nearest location to you which ensures a swift delivery. . All sizes are in inches All Is Vanity By Charles Allan Gilbert. Wall Decor Art Print 8 10
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