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Fine Art 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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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless charm of William Shakespeare's iconic play, The Merry Wives of Windsor, brought to life through the brushstrokes of George Cruikshank in this exquisite fine art print. Hernes Oak, a significant location in the play, is beautifully depicted in this 19th-century oil painting. Add this captivating work of art to your home or office to infuse it with a touch of literature and history. This fine art print is part of the Media Storehouse collection, bringing you the finest in classic art and literature.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.2cm x 42cm (22.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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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