Poster Print : The personification of Hope
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The personification of Hope
The personification of Hope, particularly in the maritime world. It is easy to see (when looking at this card) whereupon the phrase (and pub name!) The Hope and Anchor originates! Date: 1914
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Media ID 14348631
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anchor Garland Hold Holds Hope Hopeful Hoping Kitsch Maritime Nightdress Personification Prongs Seafaring Sep15
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Breathe new life into your space with the inspiring and timeless image of "The Personification of Hope" from our Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection. This evocative, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online, dated 1914, depicts the enduring symbol of hope in the maritime world. With its rich history and captivating imagery, this poster is sure to ignite the spirit of optimism and resilience in any environment. Add a touch of history and positivity to your home or office with this stunning piece of art.
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 38.2cm x 59.4cm (15" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image from 1914, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, presents the personification of Hope in the maritime world. Hope, an essential human emotion, is depicted as a woman with outstretched arms, her eyes closed in a peaceful slumber, cradling an anchor. The anchor, a symbol of safety and security, is held with its prongs gently touching the waves, as if to signify the calming effect of hope during the tumultuous seas of life. The floral garland surrounding Hope adds to the ethereal beauty of the scene, with its vibrant colors and delicate petals, symbolizing the blooming of new beginnings and the promise of a brighter future. The nightdress she wears, adorned with intricate patterns, adds a touch of kitsch charm to the print. The phrase 'The Hope and Anchor' and its use as a popular pub name can be traced back to this image. The anchor represents the safety and security that hope brings, while the hopeful personification of the emotion itself provides a beacon of light in the stormy seas of life. This print, with its timeless beauty and powerful symbolism, serves as a reminder of the enduring power of hope and its ability to provide solace and strength during the most challenging of times. The maritime setting adds an extra layer of meaning, as the sea has long been a symbol of the unknown and the uncertain, making hope all the more valuable in such a context.
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