Poster Print : Songs death I shall calm recline 1822 Soft ground etching
Poster Prints from Liszt Collection
Songs death I shall calm recline 1822 Soft ground etching
Artokoloro
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 14033049
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1785 1851 1822 239 Cm 8 1 8 9 7 16 Composed Country Designed Domestic Life Fashion Henry Thomas Alken Horses Humourous Fashion Hunting Imagery Derives Military Naval Popular Song Satires Scene Illustrating Scenes Shooting Single Line Soft Ground Etching Song Book Songs Town Vignette Scenes
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the timeless beauty of music history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating "Songs de Morts: La Mort s'appelle Thanatos" soft ground etching by renowned Hungarian composer and artist, Franz Liszt. Part of the Liszt Collection, Artokoloro's exquisite reproduction perfectly captures the intricate details and rich tonalities of the original etching, inviting you to contemplate the connection between music and mortality. Adorn your walls with this stunning work of art and let its hauntingly beautiful imagery inspire your creative spirit.
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 48.5cm x 42cm (19.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Songs death I shall calm recline. . 1822" is a soft ground etching that transports us back to the early 19th century. Created by Henry Thomas Alken, a renowned British artist from London, this image measures 8 1/8 x 9 7/16 inches (207 x 239 cm) and belongs to a series of satires designed for a song book. In this vignette scene, Alken skillfully captures the essence of humor in a single line from a popular song of the time. The imagery derives from various aspects of daily life such as hunting, shooting, horses, domestic scenes, fashion in both town and country settings, as well as military and naval themes. The composition showcases Alken's exceptional talent in depicting these diverse subjects with great detail and precision. His ability to infuse each scene with wit and charm is evident throughout his body of work. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we are transported into an era where songs were not only composed but also visually brought to life through illustrations like these. It serves as a testament to the importance placed on music during that period and how it permeated all aspects of society. Whether you appreciate art or have an interest in history or music culture, this exquisite print offers an intriguing glimpse into the past while showcasing Henry Thomas Alken's artistic prowess.
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