Filiger, Charles - Portrait of Emile Bernard (1893) - Suitcase

Name: Filiger, Charles - Portrait of Emile Bernard (1893) - Suitcase
Brand: Printify
SKU: 20307231505705030359
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 a Recluse

Charles Filiger didn't need the city. He didn't want the noise of the Belle Epoque or the soot of the industrial age. He lived in the middle of nowhere in Brittany because a patron paid him to be a ghost. In 1893, he painted Emile Bernard and he did it with the clinical precision of a monk who had seen too much of the future and hated all of it.

This isn't a portrait in any traditional sense, it's a geometric puzzle. Filiger took a human face and flattened it into sacred shapes. He used gouache and gold leaf to make a modern man look like a medieval relic. It was a rejection of everything that was supposedly sophisticated back then. No depth. No perspective. Just a hard, flat reality that felt more real than the world outside.

He showed it at the Salon de la Rose+Croix. That was the place where the mystics gathered to complain about the death of the soul. Filiger’s work fit right in. It was tiny. Barely nine inches tall. But it glowed with a transcendental aura that made the big, loud oil paintings in Paris look like garbage. He wasn't trying to capture a likeness. He was trying to map a spirit. He stayed in those remote villages until he died in 1928, leaving behind these small, golden windows into a world that didn't care about progress. It is just gold and geometry and a silent refusal to play the game.

References

Filiger, Charles. Portrait of Emile Bernard. 1893. Gouache and gold on paper. Private Collection.

Jullian, Philippe. The Symbolists. London Phaidon Press, 1973.

Pincus-Witten, Robert. Occult Symbolism in France. 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