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The Post Office - Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick (oil on canvas)
810550 The Post Office - Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick (oil on canvas) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 39.9x31.5 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; eHaworth Art Gallery; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22740622
© Haworth Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Correspondence Disappointed Disappointment Heart Hope Infants Mail Mothers Patience Post Office Postage Sick Waiting
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the haunting beauty of Thomas Webster's "The Post Office - Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick" into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, originally housed at the Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington, Lancashire, UK, showcases Webster's masterful use of color and texture. The poignant expression on the face of the woman at the post office counter, combined with the title's biblical reference, evokes a sense of longing and despair. Our high-quality poster prints capture every detail of this moving work of art, allowing you to experience its emotional depth and timeless appeal in your own space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56.2cm (16.5" x 22.1")
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.
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The Post Office - Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick" is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Thomas Webster. The artwork, measuring 39.9x31.5 cm, can be found at the Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington, Lancashire, UK. In this poignant scene, Webster beautifully captures the essence of patience and disappointment experienced by women in their daily lives. A mother sits inside a post office with her baby nestled in her arms while surrounded by other mothers and their infants. Their expressions reveal a sense of longing and hope as they wait for correspondence that may bring news or solace. The title "Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick" perfectly encapsulates the emotions conveyed through this painting. It speaks to the universal experience of waiting for something eagerly anticipated but constantly delayed – an emotion that can weigh heavily on one's heart. Webster's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings life to each character portrayed. The artist skillfully depicts not only the physical attributes but also captures the emotional depth within each face. This artwork serves as a reminder of how deeply intertwined hope and disappointment are in our lives. It resonates with anyone who has ever yearned for something beyond reach or experienced setbacks along their journey. "The Post Office - Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick" is an exquisite portrayal of human vulnerability and resilience, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own experiences with anticipation and longing.
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