Allegory of fire

Date: 17th century
Medium: oil on cooper
Location: private collection
Dimensions: 18.7 x 15.5

The image is a complex collage of different objects that together create the illusion of a face in profile. The face is mainly composed of military and naval elements such as binoculars, sabres and uniform badges. It also incorporates some nautical and marine motifs such as an anchor and a penguin to enhance the maritime theme. It also depicts various natural elements such as bird feathers and plants. Overall, the image has a historical feel and evokes a time of discovery.

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Arcimboldo painted picture Allegory of fire in 17th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is portrait. Original size is 18.7 x 15.5. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527 - 1593) . Italian painter known by creating bizarre portraits of various objects. His famous masterpieces are made from fruit, vegetables or animals. His work was rediscovered in the 20th century by surrealist Salvador Dali.