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Antique Framed Print : Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
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Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
XYC183001 Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c.1857 (oil on canvas) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 91.4x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; (add.info.: They are all couched in a pit hard by Hernes oak, with obscured lights; which, at the very instant of Falstaffs and our meeting, they will at once display to the night; Falstaff faced by fairy realm; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12747925
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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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a scene from William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" depicting the mystical Hernes Oak. Painted by George Cruikshank in 1857, this oil on canvas artwork measures 91.4x121.9 cm and is currently housed at the Yale Center for British Art, USA. In this enchanting composition, we witness Falstaff confronting a realm of fairies amidst the clandestine darkness of the night. The obscured lights surrounding Hernes Oak are about to be revealed, illuminating this otherworldly encounter. The painting beautifully portrays the juxtaposition between Falstaff's earthly presence and the ethereal fairy troop that surrounds him. Cruikshank masterfully captures the essence of Shakespearean magic with his use of candlelight and intricate details that bring goblins and elves to life within a woodland setting. As viewers, we are transported into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy, where ordinary mortals come face-to-face with extraordinary creatures. This evocative piece invites us to contemplate themes such as illusion versus reality, human folly confronted by supernatural forces, and nature's hidden secrets waiting to be discovered within ancient trees like Hernes Oak. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, let us immerse ourselves in its mysterious allure while appreciating both Shakespeare's timeless storytelling and Cruikshank's artistic interpretation.
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