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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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Fire as art posters from Historly – with white border and title
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper Fire is printed on
Fire as art posters from Historly – full image without white border
Fire as art posters from Historly – with white border without title
Fire as art posters from Historly – with white border and title
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper Fire is printed on
Fire as art posters from Historly – full image without white border
Fire as art posters from Historly – with white border without title

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From the archive
From the archive
Fire as Imperial Propaganda
Arcimboldo’s elements were more than ingenious visual riddles: together with the seasons, they functioned as a programme of Habsburg universal power. In Fire, the allegory is particularly tied to Emperor Maximilian II through the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the double-headed eagle. The series was presented to the emperor on New Year’s Day 1569, accompanied by explanatory poems.
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Poster with the painting "Fire" by the Italian Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593), who is known for his imaginative portraits in which he uses objects such as fruit, flowers and books to recreate faces.

The painting dates from 1566 and depicts a face composed of fire steel, matches, flames and an oil lamp, while the body parts are made of cannons and a pistol. "Fire" is one of four paintings representing the four elements and was created for Emperor Maximilian II.

Giuseppe Arcimboldo was born in Milan and worked in Italy and Austria, where he was part of the imperial court under Emperor Maximilian II. His artwork reflected the Renaissance interest in natural science, botany, and zoology, and his detailed depictions of nature were part of the scientific developments of this period.


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Our posters are printed on matte, museum-quality paper weighing 230 gsm, with a subtle texture that gives the motif remarkable depth and vibrant color reproduction. Thanks to the paper’s exceptional quality, you can expect durability of up to 60 years if you avoid strong sunlight or other strain.

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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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