The Laurel Wreath

 Illustration on Fabriano Cotton Rag 240 gr paper.
 Dimensions of the illustration: 18x18 cm

 Frame in aged gilded wood and glass, with wall mount and support for laying on a flat surface.
 Frame dimensions: 20x20 cm - 13 mm rod.

 We recommend hanging your frame on the wall with a hammered brass nail and a grayish blue braid.
 The Laurel Wreath

 Odalisque subtly revisits one of history's most powerful emblems: the laurel wreath, a symbol of triumph and grandeur. Worn by emperors and poets, it embodies both imperial prestige and artistic excellence.
 In a neoclassical spirit dear to the 19th century, this motif recalls the Napoleonic era, when Caroline Murat, sister of the Emperor and Queen of Naples, cultivated a refined taste for revisited Antiquity. The laurel, then omnipresent in the decorations of the Empire, adorned textiles, furniture and frescoes, affirming splendor and order.
 Here, the simplicity of the design enhances the nobility of the plant: a discreet ribbon and a powder pink that evokes the hushed salons of elegant women.