Philosopher - Hoodie
The Death of Socrates (Jacques-Louis David, 1787)
David's Neoclassical icon isolated within a single gold-framed band, floating against black void. The horizontal composition compresses the prison cell into a frieze-like arrangement, emphasizing the theatrical staging of philosophical martyrdom. Socrates' pointing gesture and the arrangement of disciples around him remain intact, but the containment strategy changes how we read the space, less architectural depth, more emblematic display.
Painted three years before the French Revolution, this work became a visual manifesto for Enlightenment ideals and revolutionary sacrifice. David depicted the moment Socrates reaches for hemlock after being condemned by Athens for corrupting youth and impiety. The severe geometry, stoic color palette, and sculptural figures represented a deliberate rejection of Rococo frivolity in favor of classical virtue and civic duty. The painting influenced revolutionary iconography and established David as the principal artist of the Republic, demonstrating how Neoclassicism wasn't merely aesthetic revival but political ideology rendered in paint.
More details
- 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester fleece
- Heavyweight fabric (9.4 oz)
- Relaxed fit
- Lined pullover hood with no drawcord
- Dropped shoulders
- Kangaroo pocket in front
- Sleeve cuff ribbing
- Tear-away tag
Disclaimer: The brushed interior of this hoodie tends to shed. To reduce visible traces of lint on clothes, avoid wearing dark colors under light-colored clothes and vice versa.
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Spears Edition
- Email: contact@support.spears-edition.store
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. The brushed interior of this hoodie tends to shed. To reduce visible traces of lint on clothes, avoid wearing dark colors under light-colored clothes and vice versa. Meets the formaldehyde, lead, cadmium, bisphenols, phthalates level requirements. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Size & Fit
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
Philosopher - Hoodie Size Guide
| Size label | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
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S
|
27.75
|
22 1/2
|
22 1/2
|
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M
|
28.75
|
23 1/2
|
22 1/2
|
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L
|
29.75
|
24.75
|
24.25
|
|
XL
|
30.75
|
26
|
24.25
|
|
2XL
|
31.75
|
27.25
|
25 1/2
|
|
3XL
|
32.75
|
28.25
|
27
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