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Poster Print : Sailboat and Windmill Date: 1665
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Sailboat and Windmill Date: 1665
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Media ID 20218949
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Sailboat and Windmill poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating 17th-century image transports you to an era of simple pleasures, where the graceful silhouette of a sailboat glides effortlessly across the tranquil water, framed by the towering, wind-whipped sails of a windmill. A stunning addition to any home or office, this vintage print is not just a decorative piece, but a window into the past, inviting you to ponder the stories and secrets that lie within its charming depths. Embrace the charm of history and bring a touch of the old world into your modern space.
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 59.4cm x 38.7cm (23.4" x 15.2")
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 image, titled "Sailboat and Windmill" dated 1665, transports us back in time to the picturesque Dutch countryside of the seventeenth century. The painting, created by the renowned Dutch artists Jan van Everdingen and Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts, masterfully captures the harmonious coexistence of nature and human ingenuity. The windmill, a symbol of Dutch innovation and resourcefulness, stands proudly against the horizon, its sails turning gracefully in the wind. The intricate machinery within the mill harnesses the raw power of the wind, transforming it into energy to grind grain and sustain the community. In the foreground, a traditional Dutch sailboat glides effortlessly along the tranquil water, its sails filled with the same wind that powers the windmill. The boat's elegant design and the skillful handling of its crew reflect the Dutch people's deep connection to the sea and their reliance on it for transportation and commerce. The rich, earthy tones of the painting bring the scene to life, with the vibrant greens of the fields, the deep blues of the water, and the warm browns of the windmill and boat. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, from the individual blades of grass to the intricate ropes and rigging of the sailboat, invites us to explore every inch of this idyllic scene. This stunning work of art, a testament to the beauty and ingenuity of the Dutch people and their environment, continues to captivate and inspire viewers over three centuries after its creation.
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