Fine Art Print : The Bells, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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The Bells, illustration by William Heath Robinson
The Bells, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, illustration by William Heath Robinson (1900). Showing a group of frantic-looking bellringers pulling on ropes. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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Media ID 14233238
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Lucinda Gosling/Mary Evans
Allan Bell Bellringers Bells Edgar Heath Poem Poetry Pull Pulling Ringing Robinson Rope Ropes Verse Bellringer Frantic
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty of Edgar Allan Poe's iconic poem, "The Bells," brought to life through the vivid imagination of William Heath Robinson. Our exquisite Fine Art Print of this illustration captures the frantic energy of the bellringers in this timeless masterpiece. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office décor. Courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online and Mrs. J. C.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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
The Bells," an enchanting illustration by the renowned British artist William Heath Robinson, brings to life Edgar Allan Poe's hauntingly beautiful poem of the same name. This print, created in 1900, depicts a frenzied scene of bellringers, their faces etched with alarm and determination, as they frantically pull on ropes attached to a towering bell tower. The ominous shadows cast by the moonlit church and the ominous clouds in the sky add to the sense of urgency and foreboding. Edgar Allan Poe's poem, published in 1849, is a masterpiece of American literature that explores the themes of time, death, and the supernatural. The poem's opening lines, "Hear the sweet bells jingling, ringing gently through the traveler's town," set the tone for a journey through the various stages of life and the inevitable arrival of death. The bells, once joyful and celebratory, become a harbinger of doom as the poem progresses. William Heath Robinson's illustration perfectly captures the essence of Poe's poem, with the bellringers' desperate efforts to ring the bells signifying the futile attempts to halt the passage of time and the inevitable approach of death. The illustration's Victorian and Edwardian aesthetic adds a historical context to the work, transporting us back to a bygone era. This stunning illustration, courtesy of Mrs. J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library, is a testament to the enduring power of literature and the visual arts to evoke emotion and provoke thought. It is a must-have for any collector of poetry, literature, or historical art, and a beautiful addition to any home or office.
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