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Antique Framed Print : The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas)
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The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas)
474171 The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Heaphy, Thomas Frank (1813-73); 87.6x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23677778
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Broken Hearted Concern Concerned Dejected Depressed Distress Fainting Fruit Stall Hunger Melancholy Morose Notes Penniless Slumped Starving Sympathetic Sympathy Heart Break Inconsolable Seller Vendor
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Distressed Poet, 1866
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is a poignant depiction of the struggles faced by an impoverished female poet in Victorian England. In this oil on canvas masterpiece by Thomas Frank Heaphy, we witness the heart-wrenching scene of a woman slumped at her fruit stall, her face etched with despair and melancholy. The artist captures the essence of her distress through subtle details - notes scattered around her, symbolizing failed attempts at poetry; a vendor's concern evident as he offers sympathy to the starving poet. The viewer cannot help but feel empathy for this penniless woman who finds solace only in words. Her broken-hearted expression speaks volumes about her dejected state, while the market bustling behind her serves as a stark contrast to her morose existence. It is clear that she feels uninspired and utterly alone in pursuing her passion for poetry. Heaphy's painting evokes strong emotions and prompts us to reflect on societal inequalities prevalent during that era. Through his artistry, he sheds light on the plight of struggling artists and highlights their desperate hunger for recognition and understanding. "The Distressed Poet" remains an enduring testament to human resilience in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder that even amidst poverty and despair, creativity can still flourish – albeit with great difficulty – offering glimpses of hope amid life's darkest moments.
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