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Antique Framed Print : Greeting card by Ethel Larcombe
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Greeting card by Ethel Larcombe
Art Nouveau greeting card depicting a girl at her writing desk. Date: 1908
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Media ID 14140572
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Depicting Desk Greeting Nouveau
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 17.1cm x 24.4cm (6.7" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Moment of Inspiration: A Young Girl at Her Art Nouveau Writing Desk, 1908" This exquisite Art Nouveau greeting card, created by the talented British artist Ethel Larcombe in 1908, invites us to step into a world of creativity and imagination. The image captures a young girl, lost in thought as she sits at her elegant writing desk, surrounded by the intricate and organic forms that define the Art Nouveau style. The delicate curves and sinuous lines of the decorative elements that adorn the desk and the room's background reflect the influence of nature on the Art Nouveau movement. The rich colors and intricate patterns add depth and dimension to the scene, while the girl's thoughtful expression and the quill pen in her hand suggest the importance of communication and self-expression in this era. Ethel Larcombe's mastery of the Art Nouveau style is evident in the harmonious blend of form and function in this greeting card design. The flowing lines and organic shapes create a sense of fluidity and movement, while the attention to detail in the illustration and the use of high-quality materials in the card itself demonstrate the artist's dedication to her craft. This beautiful greeting card, created over a century ago, continues to resonate with us today as a testament to the enduring appeal of Art Nouveau design and the timeless themes of creativity, self-expression, and the power of the written word. Whether used as a personal greeting or as a decorative piece, this card is a reminder of the beauty and richness of the artistic traditions of the past.
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