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Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911
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Media ID 7226893
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Blindfold Blindfolded Chance Coins Ernest Fate Fateful Fortuna Fortune Future Gamble Gambling Mark Marks Prophecy Prophet Question Raphaelite Teller Probability
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Fortuna by Ernest Board" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite artwork, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the iconic image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fate and fortune, as she plays a game of cards with a blindfold on. The painting, created in 1911, masterfully captures the essence of uncertainty and the unpredictability of fate. With its rich colors and intricate details, this poster print is a stunning addition to any home or office space, serving as a thought-provoking reminder of the unpredictable nature of life. Bring a touch of history and artistry into your environment with the "Fortuna by Ernest Board" poster print from Media Storehouse.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Fortuna's Game: A Raphaelesque Vision of Fate and Chance by Ernest Board (1911) In this painting by British artist Ernest Board, Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fate and fortune, is depicted in a mesmerizing scene as she plays a game of chance with an unseen opponent. The year is 1911, and Board's masterful use of Neo-Raphaelite techniques imbues the work with an ethereal, otherworldly quality. Fortuna, blindfolded, holds a deck of cards in her hands, her eyes covered by a veil, symbolizing the unpredictability and mystery of fate. The game she plays is one of chance, with the outcome determined not by skill or knowledge, but by the turn of a card. The stakes are high, as evidenced by the piles of coins and marks on the table, representing the potential gains or losses. The woman's expression is one of intense concentration, her lips pursed in a determined line as she carefully considers her next move. The question she poses to the fates, the prophecy she seeks, hangs in the balance. The game of chance is not only a test of luck but also a test of faith, a willingness to trust in the unknown. Board's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and suspense, drawing the viewer in to ponder the outcome of Fortuna's game. The painting invites us to reflect on the role of chance and fate in our own lives, and the courage it takes to face the uncertainty of the future. With its rich symbolism and evocative imagery, Fortuna's Game remains a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire.
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