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The Palace Guard Pocket Square
£80.00
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Ludwig Deutsch, 1855-1935, The Palace Guard, 1892.
- 100% Silk
- Hand Rolled
- Designed and Printed in Britain
- 42cm x 42cm
The guard in the present painting stands magisterially at the entrance to a royal sanctuary. The strength of the figure is palpable, enhanced by his commanding posture and penetrating gaze, presenting a formidable barrier to the secret world behind the doors that very few Westerners would have been allowed access to at the time Ludwig Deutsch was painting.
A renowned painter of the Orientalist style, Ludwig Deutsch painted The Palace Guard at the apex of his career. To enhance the sense of naturalism in his compositions, Deutsch collected Near Eastern artefacts that he then incorporated into his paintings and this is one such example.
Painted with breathtaking realism, the high finish of the brushwork enhances the picture's photographic quality. As the light plays across the silks of his cape, the gold and brass of his armour and the chain mail of his gloves, it also catches the white of his eyes and illuminates the blues and pinks. The true mastery of the painting, however, is Deutsch's ability to humanize the figure by capturing the slightly quizzical element to his expression and to convey the nobility, strength and grace that were the essence of a palace guard.
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Further Details
The Artist - Ludwig Deutsch
Ludwig Deutsch (1855–1935) was an Austrian painter who settled in Paris and became a noted Orientalist artist. His early work was focused primarily on historical subjects but, after visiting Egypt, he concentrated on and became renowned for his Orientalist scenes. He became particularly interested in capturing the rich, opulent scenes of the Palace and its environs. The detail in his paintings is excellent. He was prolific, producing many paintings with the same theme – prayers, guards, musicians, street vendors etc. In order to produce paintings in large volume, he created a virtual assembly line approach, using the same settings with different subjects and activities to create an impression of variety. Among Austrian Orientalist painters, his works are considered to be some of the most sought after by collectors.
Like many of his contemporaries, including Paul Joanovitch, Rudolf Ernst and Jean-Léon Gérôme, Deutsch made extensive use of photography to ensure archaeological accuracy in his painted renderings of local architectural features (e.g. tiles, ablaq stone work, and the traditional mashrabiyyah woodwork) in what has been described as documentary realism. This allowed him to use the Orient as inspiration, but to produce most of his paintings in his Paris studio.
Macclesfield Printed Silk
Macclesfield was once the centre of the English silk weaving industry and the world's biggest producer of finished silk. The area has been printing silk for over 300 years and at one point had over seventy mills operating in the town. The town is close to a water supply that passes through limestone, and when used in washing and dyeing it gives silk a uniquely attractive lustre.
Our pocket squares are printed at a mill that has been producing printed fabric on the same site for the past fifty years and the process uses water sourced from its own reservoir.
Hand Rolling
The art of hand rolling pocket squares is a unique craft and truly makes each piece individual and unique. We feel that the precision and care taken by our skilled artisans gives each scarf its own unique character, finish and feel. To create the finest rolled hems, the edge of the silk or cotton pocket square must be softy turned over with a handheld needle and then small stitches are inserted approximately one half to one centimetre apart around the edge, creating a supple yet prominent border.
It’s absolutely the best way to finish a pocket square for a variety of reasons but the key ones are for both visual effect and structure. Rolling by hand is the only way to get a really nice clean plump finish on the edge and this gives a really nice depth to the edges. It’s a more expensive process than machine rolling but by using a machine you’re often left with a flat edge and you don’t get the same luxurious feel. On top of this, the rolled edges add a lot more structure to your pocket square.
Product Reviews
Datinventory - Daniel Öhrstedt - Sweden
"I was eyeing the Rampley pocket squares for quite a while and was thinking that the idea of turning classic art into pocket squares was quite brilliant and interesting.
When I finally had the chance to see the products in person I was blown away by the rich details in the prints. What you don't realise from the pictures is that the print is actually incredibly detailed even on the back of the square. This results in making it much easier to…" click to read full review.
Editor-in-chief Plaza Uomo - Erik Mannby - Sweden
"My line of work gives me a pretty unique chance of studying finely crafted clothing and accessories and if pressed, I can roll a decent hand rolled edge myself. Rampley & Co’s products are as good as it gets where handwork is considered. The pocket squares I own so far are on the same level, or better than, pocket squares that usually retail for several times the price that Rampley & Co charge. The silk is finely woven and neither too thick to become bulky in ones pocket, nor is it..." click to read full review.
Jesse - United States
"I was elated when I received the most elegant and exquisite pocket square I had ordered from Rampley & Co! It is absolutely gorgeous. The color and clarity of the scene depicted, and the quality of this accessory are truly exceptional." Read more reviews...
Tom - United Kingdom
"Very impressed by both the quality of the product and the customer service. The team fulfilled a last-minute request and got a beautiful pocket square to me via international shipping nearly instantaneously." Read more reviews...
Chris - United States
"I'm a new customer but am extraordinarily impressed with the quality of Rampley's products (so far, two pocket squares) and their customer service. I had a question about ordering ties and they've been incredibly responsive and helpful." Read more reviews...
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"I recently purchased a scarf for my wife´s Birthday and a pocket square for myself. We could not be more pleased. The items arrived promptly, beautifully presented and I received a surprise with my pocket square. I will certainly purchase more from Rampley & Co in the future." Read more reviews...
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