{"product_id":"georgian-era-romantic-gouache-in-frame","title":"Georgian era Romantic Gouache in Frame","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThis little artwork was made with opaque, water-based paint on paper and comes in its original wooden frame, which has a little hook so you can hang it, and a foot so you can also display it standing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image depicts a pastoral scene of a young lady reclining by a plinth, on which a German poem can be read. At the bottom of the picture is a pair of doves, perched on Cupid's quiver and arrows, a symbol of love and unity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe poem reads: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKömt einst in diese Gründe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMädchen die Selinde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDann Amor! liefple du Ihr meinen Namen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis translates to;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShould she one day come to these grounds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy maiden Selinde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen! Cupid, whisper my name to her\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn 18th-century German literature (such as in the works of Johann Peter Uz and Johann Christian Günther), the name 'Selinde' frequently appeared as a pastoral or idealized beloved object in lyric poetry, representing grace, sentiment, and feminine charm. Therefore, this poem was likely not written for a literal Selinde, but is a representation of the longing for finding true love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: The gouache measures 13,5 x 8 cm; the frame 20,5 x 15 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: Late 18th Century, circa 1790s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: In good antique condition with only minor wear to the frame, consistent with its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import taxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59020900729176,"sku":"41248","price":470.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOur_Circle_f850d6dc-ce08-40b1-9b89-cab66c8c1dcf.png?v=1793812973","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/georgian-era-romantic-gouache-in-frame","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}