A Losing Game Louis Napoleon to Palmerston What about my match with Montalembert Palmerston replies shaking his head Very awkward for your British backers Napoleon leans against the wall disconsolately holding a billiard cue whilst Palmerston perches on the edge of the billiard table The story behind the cartoon is the trial of the Comte de Montalembert The Comte had published a pamphlet in France in which he compared in unflattering terms French parliamentary procedures for debate with the superior ones of the British parliament For this crime Montalembert was found guilty fined francs and sentenced to six months imprisonment In December he was pardoned by Napoleon but when Montalembert appealed against his conviction he was again found guilty Towards the end of December he was again pardoned by Napoleon From Punch or the London Charivari December
Sports-Based Art
Here’s a great idea to make game day even more exciting. Try our impressive sports art collection and give your favorite team a roaring shout out. Explore from vintage prints of your favorite players to photographic vignettes of glorious sporting moments. Whatever piece of art you choose for your gaming cave or viewing nook, get it wall-ready. Style your masterpieces in over 1000 ways with our framing customizer.
Our popular sports art pieces include Muhammad Ali’s graphic portrait by Cristian Mielu, Four Sporting Boys by Norman Rockwell.
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
