THE LAST QUEEN OF FRANCE
Original Copper Leaf Cyanotype
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Inspiration:
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Marie Antoinette |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Materials: |
Cyanotype, Handmade Paper, Copper Leaf |
| Dimensions: | 385mm (Frame Diameter) x 30mm (Depth) |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by the fairytale turned tragedy of Marie Antoinette, one of France's most notorious yet fascinating monarchs.
Technique
The Last Queen Of France was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, photographs of miniature gourmet cakes and illustrations of the moon and a wig.
After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours. Once the image is fixed it is hand finished with hand-painted, chemical and heat-treated copper leaf.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.
Framing
Framed artwork will arrive ready to hang.
Each frame is handmade by our London based design team. They prime and sand the wooden frame before spraying black or white soft-sheen paint to achieve the highest quality finish. All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.
If you would like a bespoke frame, please get in touch to discuss alternative colours, gilding and glazing options.
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Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
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| UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
| Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
| UK | 3-5 Days |
| US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
| Europe | 5-7 Days |
| Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by the fairytale turned tragedy of Marie Antoinette, one of France's most notorious yet fascinating monarchs.
Technique
The Last Queen Of France was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, photographs of miniature gourmet cakes and illustrations of the moon and a wig.
After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours. Once the image is fixed it is hand finished with hand-painted, chemical and heat-treated copper leaf.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.
Framing
Framed artwork will arrive ready to hang.
Each frame is handmade by our London based design team. They prime and sand the wooden frame before spraying black or white soft-sheen paint to achieve the highest quality finish. All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.
If you would like a bespoke frame, please get in touch to discuss alternative colours, gilding and glazing options.
|
Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
|
| UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
| Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
| UK | 3-5 Days |
| US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
| Europe | 5-7 Days |
| Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Returns
ARTWORK FACTS
An Original
Chloe McCarrick
Optional
Round Frame
Exposed
In Sunlight
Hand-finished with
Copper Leaf
IN THE FRAME
Each round frame is crafted on-site by our London based design team and hand-assembled in our workshop.Creating beautiful, bespoke hand-finished picture frames in a variety of woods, wide selection of profiles and high quality paint finishes to perfectly compliment the artwork.
All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV light blocking conservation glazing as standard, protecting from sun damage and guaranting reflection-free, enhanced clarity performance.