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Poster Print : Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. Artist: Paget, Sidney Edward (1860-1908)
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Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. Artist: Paget, Sidney Edward (1860-1908)
Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. From a private collection
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrilling confrontation between literary rivals Holmes and Moriarty with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating illustration, created by the renowned artist Sidney Paget in 1896 for the short story "The Final Problem" by Arthur Conan Doyle, depicts the iconic scene of the cliffside battle over the Reichenbach Falls. Bring the suspense and adventure of Sherlock Holmes to your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality poster print. Perfect for any bibliophile or fan of classic literature.
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 39.2cm x 59.4cm (15.4" 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.
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This print captures the intense climax of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic short story, "The Final Problem". Illustrated by Sidney Edward Paget in 1896, it depicts the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes locked in a fierce battle with his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty over the treacherous Reichenbach Falls. The artist masterfully brings to life this pivotal moment where good and evil collide on the precipice of danger. Paget's woodcut technique adds depth and texture to the scene, enhancing its dramatic impact. As Holmes grapples with Moriarty amidst swirling mist and cascading water, their struggle becomes an allegory for the eternal conflict between light and darkness. The Reichenbach Falls themselves serve as a metaphorical backdrop symbolizing both peril and rebirth. This artwork is not just a visual representation but also an embodiment of Conan Doyle's literary genius. It showcases how Holmes' brilliant mind confronts Moriarty's malevolence head-on, leaving readers captivated by suspense until the very end. Preserved within a private collection, this print stands as a testament to British culture and graphic arts at their finest. Its intricate details invite viewers into Conan Doyle's world of mystery and intrigue while paying homage to Paget's exceptional talent as an illustrator. Whether you are an avid fan of Sherlock Holmes or simply appreciate fine art that tells stories beyond words, this illustration offers a glimpse into one of literature’s most thrilling moments – forever etched in history through Sidney Edward Paget’s remarkable
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