Framed Print : Thomas Gray (Aged 15)
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Thomas Gray (Aged 15)
THOMAS GRAY writer, at age 15, when a schoolboy at Eton College Date: 1716 - 1771
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Media ID 14277685
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1716 1771 Aged College Eton Gray Schoolboy
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of history to your home or office with our exquisite framed print of Thomas Gray, a renowned English poet, at the age of 15. Captured in this timeless image, Thomas is seen as a schoolboy at Eton College during the year 1716. This beautiful piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is part of our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. Each print is meticulously framed in a high-quality wooden frame, designed to preserve and enhance the artwork's beauty. Bring a piece of literary history into your space and start a conversation with this captivating framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 39.6cm (9.5" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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
In this evocative portrait, we see Thomas Gray, the renowned English poet, at the tender age of fifteen, during his time as a schoolboy at Eton College. The year was 1716, and the young Gray, with his serious expression and intense gaze, already bore the weight of intellectual curiosity and passion that would later define his literary career. Gray's education at Eton was instrumental in shaping his future as a writer. Surrounded by the picturesque grounds and historic halls of the esteemed institution, Gray's mind was nurtured and stimulated. He would later recall his time at Eton fondly, describing it as a place where "the mind is not suffered to be idle." This image, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the life of a young Gray. The photograph, though a modern reproduction of an original portrait, transports us back to a time when the seeds of Gray's literary genius were being sown. As we gaze upon the image of this young prodigy, we are reminded of the transformative power of education and the potential that lies within each of us, waiting to be discovered and cultivated. Thomas Gray's story serves as a testament to the enduring impact of a solid educational foundation and the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to dream and strive for greatness. The portrait of Thomas Gray, aged fifteen, is an invaluable piece of historical documentation, providing us with a glimpse into the life of a literary icon before he rose to fame. It serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the potential that lies within each of us, waiting to be discovered and cultivated.
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