The Gamblers Wife engraved by Charles A Waltner 1846-1925

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Gamblers Wife engraved by Charles A Waltner 1846-1925", originally brought to life by the talented Sir John Everett Millais. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Sir John Everett Millais and his artistic vision.

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"The Gambler's Wife" is an engraving by Charles A. Waltner, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1846 to 1925. This particular work is based on a painting by the eminent British artist Sir John Everett Millais. Millais was a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English painters, poets, and critics, founded in 1848. The Brotherhood aimed to reform art by rejecting what it considered the mechanistic approach first adopted by Mannerist artists who succeeded Raphael and Michelangelo. They believed in a return to the abundant detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian and Flemish art.

The original painting by Millais, which inspired Waltner's engraving, depicts a dramatic and emotionally charged scene. The central figure, the gambler's wife, is shown in a moment of despair as she clutches her child, witnessing the ruinous consequences of her husband's vice. This subject is typical of the Victorian era's fascination with moral narratives and social commentary, often portrayed through the arts.

Waltner's engraving would have served to disseminate Millais's work to a broader audience, as engravings were more affordable and accessible than paintings. Engravings were a popular means of reproducing original artworks in the 19th century, allowing the middle class to own and appreciate art that would otherwise be beyond their means.

Charles A. Waltner was known for his skill in translating the essence of original paintings into the medium of engraving, capturing not only the visual details but also the emotional depth of the scenes. His work on "The Gambler's Wife" would have required a deep understanding of Millais's intentions and the ability to execute the complex interplay of light and shadow, as well as the nuanced expressions of the figures, in the engraved form.

"The Gambler's Wife" engraved by Charles A. Waltner, after Sir John Everett Millais's painting, stands as a testament to the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers in the 19th century. It reflects the Victorian era's artistic concerns and the role of art in exploring and commenting on the social issues of the time.

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