Descartes Print on Archival Paper: 18" x 24"

'Descartes' print centered and weighted to sheet bottom. 100% Hot-Pressed (smooth in texture), Acid Free/Archival Cotton Paper. Sheet measures 18"x24" (45.7x60.9cm) - Each print is signed and numbered in and edition of 10 and shipped in a reenforced cardboard tube with a protective, acid free velum sheet. Print paper is a Natural White.

Graphic Information: Image comes from a photograph of a skull alleged to be that of 17th century French Philosopher, René Descartes. Upon his death in 1650, his remains were buried in a cemetery reserved for the 'godless' in what was a strictly Protestant country. Upon exhumation from his first resting place, his remains were literally split up for a number of reasons; his fingers taken for posterity, his bones for jewelry and his skull, at first taken for historical significance, was later used by "entrepreneurs" and toured for profit. The marks on the skull front were apparently inscribed in the mid 18th century, as to "properly identify" the skull. His body still remains in several locations throughout Europe.

*prints are not framed.

All prints are fully cured in studio prior to shipping and are ready to frame. We recommend asking your local framer for 'dry mount' when framing as to avoid warping the paper. 

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