{"product_id":"a-lou-hommage-apollinaire-calligramme-affiche","title":"To Lou, a Tribute - Apollinaire Calligram Print, Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"To Lou, a respectfully passionate tribute\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large star made of words, in handwriting and capitals, crowned by the dedication \"À Lou, hommage\", with Guillaume Apollinaire's drawn signature at the bottom left. The ink keeps the movement of the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an Apollinaire calligram?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calligram is a poem whose words are arranged to draw its subject. Guillaume Apollinaire made it a genre of its own: rain falls in slanting lines, a dove spreads wings of words. This \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calligrammes-apollinaire\"\u003ecalligram print\u003c\/a\u003e prints it in black on cream paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho did Apollinaire dedicate this star to?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo Louise de Coligny-Châtillon, Lou, whom he met in Nice in 1914. He gave her this calligram on 11 November 1914, at the start of their love story; it is published in \u003cem\u003ePoèmes à Lou\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the star say?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach point carries a declaration: the poet speaks of her hair, of his blood, of a leaning tree in the great garden, and asks her never to forget him. A love tribute as much as a drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12x16 in fits an entryway, a study or a bedroom, alone or in a gallery wall with other calligrams. The 20x28 in holds its own above a sofa, a sideboard or a bed. Sizes are standard, frame not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho is it a gift for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Valentine's Day, a wedding anniversary or a new love; to give someone a star. It pairs with To Madame the Countess, written for the same Lou.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12x16 in, 16x20 in, 20x28 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick eco-friendly matte paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e high resolution, long-lasting colors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e poster, fine art print on matte paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e poetry, calligram, love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed and shipped from a studio near you : most orders arrive in 3 to 5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heure d'été","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":58436123951487,"sku":"9241d63f-1d04-4365-8876-d89ccb23dc8b","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":58436123984255,"sku":"25fdf60f-61c2-4342-a835-e43714e99081","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":58436124017023,"sku":"afdd470d-03d6-4194-8a00-ed7e92b282e2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1815\/9743\/files\/a-lou-hommage-apollinaire-calligramme-affiche_carre_interieur-elegant-1_97e3cb22-113d-4164-9eb7-226fd9294ac4.jpg?v=1789550267","url":"https:\/\/heuredetestudio.com\/en\/products\/a-lou-hommage-apollinaire-calligramme-affiche","provider":"Heure d'été ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}