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Poster Print : The Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
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The Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44
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Media ID 20171623
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Adamson Adamson Hill Adamson Hill And Adamson Robert Churchyard David Octavius David Octavius Hill Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland Grave Digger Greyfriars Kirkyard Hill Adamson Hill And Hill And Adamson Hill David Octavius Latin Photographer Robert Adamson Salted Paper Print Salted Paper Print From Paper Negative Mausoleum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of "The Artist and the Grave Digger," a captivating photograph by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson from 1843-44. This iconic image, titled "Hill & Adamson," features the renowned Scottish artist David Octavius Hill interacting with a grave digger, showcasing the unique relationship between art and life during the Victorian era. Bring the history and beauty of this timeless masterpiece into your home or office with our high-quality poster print, perfect for any space seeking an intriguing conversation starter or a touch of historical artistry.
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 42cm x 56.5cm (16.5" x 22.2")
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 Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44
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is a captivating photograph that transports us back to 19th century Edinburgh, Scotland. Created by renowned photographers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, this image captures a thought-provoking concept of life's duality. In the foreground stands a male figure dressed in traditional burial attire - the grave digger. His weathered face tells tales of countless hours spent in contemplation amidst Greyfriars Kirkyard, one of Edinburgh's historic churchyards. Beside him stands a woman, her presence adding an intriguing contrast to the scene. The female figure represents "the artist" symbolizing creativity and imagination against the backdrop of mortality. Together with the grave digger, they stand before Dennystoun Monument - an imposing mausoleum that serves as a reminder of our own mortality. This powerful composition explores themes of religion, death, and occupation while highlighting the delicate balance between life's transience and artistic expression. The use of salted paper print from paper negative adds depth to their expressions and emphasizes their connection to history. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), this heritage artwork showcases Hill & Adamson's mastery in capturing human emotions through photography during this era. It invites viewers to reflect on their own existence within society's ever-changing landscape. "The Artist and the Grave Digger" is not just a photograph; it is an invitation into another time – where artistry meets mortality
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