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Pollice Verso

$425.00

Size Small Medium Large Estate

Frame Gold Silver Dark Bronze

Giclee print on archival quality Fredrix canvas
Stretched on sustainably sourced Appalachian Poplar hardwood
Hand embellished with clear gesso to add depth and dimensionality to this premium reproduction print.
Luxuriously framed in premium, imported resin frames available in three finishes
Kraft paper dust cover is included at no additional charge
Wire hanger and hanging hardware are included at no additional charge so you can hang your new Canvas Classics right away
Always Made in the USA, in our own studio in North Florida

At Canvas Classics all of our artwork is made to order and to your specifications. Please allow our artisans and framers 2-3 business days to produce and ship. We will email you with tracking information at time of shipping.

Pollice Verso – Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1872
Framed Canvas Reproduction

Feel the roar of the ancient Roman crowd in Pollice Verso, Jean-Léon Gérôme’s epic 1872 masterpiece that helped define how the modern world envisions the gladiatorial arena. Latin for “thumbs down,” Pollice Verso captures the climactic moment when the fate of a fallen gladiator hangs in the balance—his life subject to the whims of the emperor and the bloodthirsty masses.

Bathed in dramatic light and choreographed with theatrical precision, the scene unfolds in the heart of the Colosseum. Vestal virgins signal for death with an outstretched thumb, while the victorious gladiator, sword raised, awaits the final decree. Gérôme’s academic technique shines in every detail—from the polished armor and flowing togas to the dust of the arena and the visceral tension of the crowd. This painting famously influenced Hollywood’s portrayal of ancient Rome, including Ridley Scott’s Gladiator.

This museum-quality framed canvas reproduction captures the grandeur, drama, and impeccable detail of the original. Ideal for collectors of historical epics, classical themes, or Gérôme’s meticulously rendered worlds, Pollice Verso is a powerful statement piece steeped in legend and legacy.

Canvas Classics uses premium materials at every step of production so that your artwork will last a lifetime with appropriate care.

Archival quality Fredrix canvas, sustainably sourced Appalachian poplar stretcher frames, and premium, imported resin moulding set us apart from other reproduction artwork.

Care for your artwork by dusting with a dry cloth. If need be, use a cloth dampened with water for more serious spills. Do NOT use any type of cleaning agent on the frame or print.

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