L' Enigme | Gustave Doré | 1871 18th Century sourced from South Korea

sourced from South Korea

is an evocative illustration showcasing a sharply dressed man in profile

political betrayal

misty landscape

Against the backdrop of a darkening blue sky

L' Enigme | Gustave Doré | 1871 18th Century sourced from South KoreaAllegorical painting of Humanity facing the horrors of defeat and, more generally, the end of the world. Painted in 1871, following the Franco German war of 1870 and the Commune of Paris, the work testifies to this dark context. In 1884, the painting was presented with two other canvases "The Black Eagle of Prussia" and "The Defense of Paris". Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This