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Poster Print : The Mourner
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The Mourner
Artist: Etty, William - Title: The Mourner - Date: 1842 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 63.5 x 48.3
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Media ID 1744747
19th Century Female Figure Lady Nude Oil Painting Woman Blanket Drape Grief Mourner Unhappy William Etty
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the haunting beauty of William Etty's "The Mourner" with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This exquisite work of art, originally painted in oil on canvas in 1842, captures the depth of emotion in the face of a grieving woman. The intricate details and rich colors of the painting are beautifully rendered in our high-quality poster prints, making it an elegant addition to any home or office space. Bring a touch of history and artistry into your surroundings with this stunning representation of "The Mourner" by Etty. Order now and add this timeless masterpiece to your collection.
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.
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In this poignant 19th-century oil painting titled "The Mourner" by William Etty, we are transported to a scene of profound grief and sorrow. The artist skillfully captures the raw emotions of loss through the depiction of a nude female figure draped in an unhappy blanket, her body contorted with anguish. Etty's attention to detail is evident as he portrays every nuance of sadness on the mourner's face, her eyes filled with tears that reflect her deep sense of mourning. In one hand, she clutches an urn, symbolizing the eternal memory of a loved one lost. The composition is further enhanced by the use of light and shadow, creating a somber atmosphere that envelops both subject and viewer alike. The vulnerability conveyed by the nakedness contrasts starkly with societal norms at the time but serves to emphasize the mourner's emotional exposure in her state of despair. Through his masterful brushstrokes and careful selection of colors, Etty successfully communicates universal themes such as grief and human suffering. "The Mourner" stands as a testament to Etty's ability to capture complex emotions within his artwork while also challenging conventional artistic boundaries. This powerful piece invites viewers into an intimate moment where they can empathize with this grieving woman’s pain—a timeless reminder that mourning is an intrinsic part of our shared human experience.
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