Filiger, Charles - La Vierge (1895) - Suitcase

Name: Filiger, Charles - La Vierge (1895) - Suitcase
Brand: Printify
SKU: 28996044152441779344
Price: 225.0 USD
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The Masterpiece Hard-Shell Travel Case

Curated Movement for the Intentional Traveler.

Art in Motion

Travel is often a series of transitions through noisy, crowded spaces. This hard-shell suitcase from the Masterpieces Collection ensures that your personal aesthetic remains uninterrupted, even on the move. Featuring high-resolution art history masterpieces encapsulated within a durable polycarbonate shell, this case transforms a practical necessity into a mobile statement of heritage and style.

Resilient Sophistication

Designed for those who value both form and function, the case utilizes a hybrid construction: a high-impact polycarbonate front to protect the artwork and a lightweight ABS back for scratch and temperature resistance. The 360° swivel double-wheels and adjustable telescopic handle ensure effortless, silent movement through any environment, allowing you to maintain your peace and your pace.

Intelligent Interior

The interior is designed for the mindful organizer. Featuring a removable lining under a secure rubber seal and dedicated inner pockets, it provides the structure needed to keep your essentials in order. For longer journeys, the largest size offers an expandable storage option, ensuring you never have to compromise on what you carry with you.

Technical Features

Construction: High-impact Polycarbonate front with a durable, scratch-resistant ABS back.
Movement: Four 360° swivel double-wheels for silent, multi-directional gliding.
Security: Built-in TSA-compliant lock for enhanced peace of mind.
Interior: Removable inner lining and dual internal pockets for organized storage.
Aesthetic Note: To achieve the highest possible resolution, the artwork is printed on a specialized canvas and encapsulated within the PC shell. Please note that this artisan process may result in slight, organic creasing near the suitcase's edges—a hallmark of the unique technology used to merge fine art with high-durability travel gear.

Small Medium Large

Height (with wheels), in 22.00 26.00 30.00

Length, in 9.00 10.00 11.00

Width, in 14.00 18.00 20.00

Handle Length, in 15.00 18.50 22.00

Care & Maintenance

To preserve the brilliance of your travel case, please follow these care guidelines:

Preparation: Remove all items from the case before cleaning.
Surface Care: For visible stains or scuffs, pretreat the area with a mild stain remover.
Cleaning: Mix warm water with a gentle laundry detergent. Use a soft terry cloth or a soft-bristle brush to clean the outer shell and handles.
Drying: Always allow the case to air dry completely before storage or use.

The Story

The Geometry of the Sacred

Charles Filiger lived at the edge of the world because the center was too loud. He spent his days in Brittany hiding from the noise, fueled by mysticism, cheap absinthe, and a vision of the divine that didn’t look like anything else in 1895. Gauguin called him a genius and Gauguin was not a man prone to handing out easy compliments. While the rest of the world was chasing the sun with the Impressionists, Filiger was looking backward to Byzantium and forward to a future no one had named yet.

His 1895 work La Vierge is a tiny miracle on cardboard. It’s only thirty centimeters tall but it carries the weight of a cathedral. He used gouache and gold leaf to create a space where the sacred met the mathematical. The face of the Virgin is not a soft human portrait, but a collection of geometric planes and sharp lines that predict the formal experiments of Cubism decades before they became fashionable in Paris.

Filiger was part of the Nabis circle and showed at the Salon de la Rose+Croix but he remained an outsider by choice. He preferred the damp earth of the coast and the glow of his own internal light. The gold backgrounds in his work were not just decorative. They were a way to lift modern religious imagery out of the dirt and into the eternal. He died in 1928 alone and mostly forgotten by the mainstream but the work remains as a testament to what happens when a man stops looking at the world and starts looking through it.

References

Filiger, Charles. La Vierge. 1895. Gouache and gold leaf on cardboard. Private Collection.

Jaworska, Wladyslawa. Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School. Greenwich, Connecticut: New York Graphic Society, 1972.

Pincus-Witten, Robert. Occult Symbolism in France: Josephin Peladan and the Salons de la Rose-Croix. New York: Garland Publishing, 1976.

Shipping & Satisfaction

Free shipping on all US orders, always.

Every order ships to US addresses at no additional cost. Allow up to 10 business days from fulfillment for delivery.

Your investment is protected. Material or print defects are replaced or fully refunded — no friction, no negotiation. If the work doesn't resonate aesthetically within 5 days of receipt, reach out and we'll make it right.

One note worth reading before you order: because every piece is produced on demand, we're unable to accommodate returns for incorrect size selections. Consult the product specs before you commit — they're there to make sure what arrives is exactly what you envisioned.

	Small	Medium	Large
Height (with wheels), in	22.00	26.00	30.00
Length, in	9.00	10.00	11.00
Width, in	14.00	18.00	20.00
Handle Length, in	15.00	18.50	22.00