Poster Print : INVOCATION TO MELANCHOLY. Aquatint, 1807, after Richard Westall, illustrating Henry Headleys poem An Invocation to Melancholy. A Fragment, 1785
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INVOCATION TO MELANCHOLY. Aquatint, 1807, after Richard Westall, illustrating Henry Headleys poem An Invocation to Melancholy. A Fragment, 1785
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Media ID 7558649
1785 1807 Aquatint Chapel Cross Dante Dark Henri Kneel Night Prayer Richard Robe Romanticism Ruin Westall Headley
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the captivating world of melancholy with our exquisite poster prints from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful "Invocation to Melancholy" by Henry Headley, illustrated by the masterful hand of Richard Westall in 1807. This captivating aquatint print, from the Granger Collection, invites you to explore the depths of your soul and embrace the bittersweet beauty of melancholy. Bring this timeless work of art into your home or office and let its enchanting allure transport you to another world. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and experience the magic for yourself.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.3cm x 59.4cm (14.3" x 23.4")
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.
INVOCATION TO MELANCHOLY - A Captivating Glimpse into Romantic Desolation
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This mesmerizing photo print, titled "INVOCATION TO MELANCHOLY" takes us on a haunting journey through the depths of human emotions. Created in 1807 as an aquatint engraving by Richard Westall, it beautifully illustrates Henry Headley's poignant poem "An Invocation to Melancholy". The image transports us to a dark and desolate exterior scene, where a solitary figure dressed in a rich robe kneels before the ruins of a chapel. The atmosphere exudes melancholic romanticism, with its somber tones and eerie night setting. As we gaze upon this evocative artwork, we can almost feel the weight of sadness that surrounds the protagonist. With head bowed low in prayer and crossed hands clasped tightly together, he seems lost in his own world of introspection. The composition skillfully captures both despair and longing; it speaks volumes about the human condition. The intricate details bring out every nuance of emotion etched onto our protagonist's face – sorrowful eyes reflecting inner turmoil while contemplating life's complexities. Through this art piece, Westall masterfully translates Headley's poetic verses into visual form. It serves as an invitation for viewers to delve deep within themselves and explore their own relationship with melancholy – that bittersweet muse which often inspires creativity but also carries profound sadness. Intriguingly enigmatic yet undeniably
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