Poster Print : Thomas Gray (Aged 15)
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Thomas Gray (Aged 15)
THOMAS GRAY writer, at age 15, when a schoolboy at Eton College Date: 1716 - 1771
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Media ID 14277685
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1716 1771 Aged College Eton Gray Schoolboy
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a touch of history into your home or office with our exquisite Thomas Gray Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Thomas Gray as a young boy of 15, during his time at Eton College. With his intense gaze and thoughtful expression, this portrait beautifully captures the early promise of the renowned English poet, essayist, and scholar. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and reconnect with the rich literary heritage of the past.
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 36.2cm x 59.4cm (14.3" 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
In this evocative portrait, we see Thomas Gray, the renowned English poet, at the tender age of fifteen, during his time as a schoolboy at Eton College. The year was 1716, and the young Gray, with his serious expression and intense gaze, already bore the weight of intellectual curiosity and passion that would later define his literary career. Gray's education at Eton was instrumental in shaping his future as a writer. Surrounded by the picturesque grounds and historic halls of the esteemed institution, Gray's mind was nurtured and stimulated. He would later recall his time at Eton fondly, describing it as a place where "the mind is not suffered to be idle." This image, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the life of a young Gray. The photograph, though a modern reproduction of an original portrait, transports us back to a time when the seeds of Gray's literary genius were being sown. As we gaze upon the image of this young prodigy, we are reminded of the transformative power of education and the potential that lies within each of us, waiting to be discovered and cultivated. Thomas Gray's story serves as a testament to the enduring impact of a solid educational foundation and the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to dream and strive for greatness. The portrait of Thomas Gray, aged fifteen, is an invaluable piece of historical documentation, providing us with a glimpse into the life of a literary icon before he rose to fame. It serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the potential that lies within each of us, waiting to be discovered and cultivated.
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