Glass Frame : Thomas Gray (Anon)
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Thomas Gray (Anon)
THOMAS GRAY Poet best known for his elegies, on a cat drowned in a goldfish bowl, and in a country churchyard. Date: 1716 - 1771
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Media ID 14304568
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1716 1771 Best Bowl Churchyard Drowned Goldfish Gray Anon
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 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
1. Title: "Thomas Gray: A Poet's Lament for a Drowned Cat" Thomas Gray (1716-1771) was a renowned English poet, best known for his moving elegies and reflections on the transience of life. This poignant image captures the melancholic side of Gray, as he ponders over the loss of a beloved feline companion. The photograph, an anonymous print from the 18th century, depicts Thomas Gray, dressed in the formal attire of the time, sitting at a table with a cat, its lifeless body lying next to an overturned goldfish bowl. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the poet's expression conveying a deep sense of sadness and loss. Gray's connection to cats is not well-documented, but his poetry reveals a tender side to his nature. His most famous works, "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" and "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College," showcase his ability to evoke emotions through words, making it easy to imagine him feeling a profound sense of grief over the loss of his pet. The goldfish bowl, a popular luxury item during Gray's time, symbolizes the fragility and impermanence of life. The cat, a common household companion, represents the fleeting nature of our connections to the world around us. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the emotional depth and introspective nature of Thomas Gray's work, which continues to resonate with readers even today. The photograph, with its historical significance and emotional resonance, offers a glimpse into the life of a great poet and the human experiences that inspired his work. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the power of poetry to capture and preserve our emotions.
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