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Filiger, Charles - The Hangman’s House (1891) - Suitcase

Filiger, Charles - The Hangman’s House (1891) - Suitcase

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Description

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 Secret

Charles Filiger was the ghost of Pont-Aven. While Gauguin was busy being a loud-mouthed king of the rebels, Filiger was in the corner carving out a silent, terrifying precision. It is 1891 in Brittany. The air smells of wet granite and the old world is dying. The Eiffel Tower is a finished landmark of iron ego. Electricity hums in the distance, but the peasants in the woods still pray to stone saints and wear wooden clogs.

In this climate of nervous premonitions, Filiger produced The Hangman's House. It is a tiny gouache on cardboard that feels massive. He took the rugged landscape and crushed it into flat, crystalline shapes and rigid geometric planes. This isn't a landscape you walk through. It is a landscape you meditate on until it breaks you.

The title suggests a morbid story, but the execution looks like a medieval icon. Filiger wasn't interested in the messy light of the Impressionists. He was hunting for a new and terrifying geometry in the dark. He fractured space nearly twenty years before the Cubists made it a trend. Gauguin called him a genius. The public, naturally, thought he was insane. The work is a folk song played during a nervous breakdown. It captures the feeling of a world moving toward the machine while the soul tries to flee back into the shadows of the forest.

References

Chassé, Charles. The Symbolists. McGraw-Hill, 1969.

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

Boyle-Turner, Caroline. The Pont-Aven School: Gauguin and his Circle in Brittany. Abbeville Press, 1986.

Shipping & Satisfaction

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.

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