Postcard : EMMA HARDY
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EMMA HARDY
Emma Lavinia (Gifford) Hardy Wife of Thomas Hardy
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Media ID 571385
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Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Emma Lavinia (Gifford) Hardy (1841-1924) is captured in a moment of quiet reflection. The image, taken in 1912, shows Emma sitting in a comfortable armchair, her hands folded in her lap, and her gaze fixed on an unseen point in the distance. Her expression is thoughtful, her countenance lined with the passage of time and the weight of experience. Emma was the wife of the renowned English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). They married in 1874, and their union lasted until Thomas' death in 1928. Emma was an essential presence in Thomas' life, both as his muse and his confidante. She appeared in several of his novels under the name of "Emma Southcott," and her likeness was said to have inspired the character of Tess Durbeyfield in "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." The photograph captures Emma in the later years of her life, when she had become a widow and was living in Max Gate, the house that Thomas had designed for them in Dorset. The photograph's muted tones and soft focus lend an air of melancholy to the image, as if reflecting the bittersweet nature of Emma's life. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the deep connection between Emma and Thomas, and the enduring power of their love story. Emma Lavinia Gifford Hardy was not only a devoted wife and muse but also a woman of strength and resilience. She continued to live in Max Gate after Thomas' death, and she remained an active member of the Dorset community until her own passing in 1924. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman, whose story is inextricably linked to that of one of the greatest literary figures of the Victorian era.
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