Antique Framed Print : Illustration, A Song of the English, Deep Sea Cables
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Illustration, A Song of the English, Deep Sea Cables
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). In the Womb of the World, depicting the deep sea cables laid down for communication. Date: first published 1893
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Media ID 14229448
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1893 Atlantic Cable Cables Communication Deep Heath Jingoism Jingoistic Kipling Laid Patriotic Patriotism Poem Poems Poetry Publication Robinson Rudyard Serpent Serpents Siecle Song Technology Verse Waves Womb
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 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
A Song of the English - Deep Sea Cables,
EDITORS COMMENTS
an illustration from Rudyard Kipling's patriotic poem series published in the English Illustrated Magazine in 1893, captures the awe-inspiring depths of the ocean where the intricate network of deep sea cables lies hidden beneath the undulating waves. The illustration, a visual companion to Kipling's verses, portrays the deep sea cables as a serpentine entity, coiled and slumbering in the womb of the world. The cables, symbols of communication and connection, are depicted as the lifeblood of the English nation, linking the far-flung corners of the empire and fostering a sense of unity and strength. The late Victorian and Edwardian eras, marked by the Fin de Siècle sensibility, were a time of profound technological innovation, and the laying down of deep sea cables was a testament to mankind's mastery over the natural world. Kipling's poems, with their jingoistic and jingoistic undertones, celebrated the English spirit and the nation's global reach. The illustration, with its evocative depiction of the deep sea cables, served to further amplify the poetic message. The image, rendered in shades of blue, captures the tranquility and mystery of the ocean, while the serpentine cables add an element of intrigue and complexity. The waves, with their gentle crests and troughs, provide a sense of motion and dynamism, underscoring the idea of constant communication and connection. Overall, "A Song of the English: Deep Sea Cables" is a stunning visual representation of the interconnectedness of the English nation and its global reach, a testament to the power of technology and the human spirit.
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