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Poster Print : The Recruit
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The Recruit
Artist: Bird, Edward - Title: The Recruit - Date: 1806 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 30.5 x 38.1
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Media ID 1744651
19th Century Crowd Figures Gathering Interior Oil Painting Soldier Clench Elderly Man Fist Folded Arms Knees Listening Rags Recruit
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of beautifully printed Posters featuring Edward Bird's captivating work, "The Recruit" from Nottingham City Photos. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, created in 1806, showcases a young soldier in a moment of quiet determination. Bring the rich history and character of this timeless piece into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints. Each print is meticulously produced using vibrant inks on premium paper to ensure lasting brilliance and clarity. Experience the artistry of Edward Bird like never before with 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.8cm x 42cm (20.8" x 16.5")
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.
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In this 19th-century oil painting titled "The Recruit" by Edward Bird, we are transported to a humble kitchen interior bustling with activity. The scene depicts a diverse crowd gathered around an elderly man, their eyes fixed on him as he shares his story. Clad in tattered rags and with folded arms, the recruit stands at the center of attention. Bird's masterful brushstrokes bring out the emotions etched on each figure's face - curiosity, empathy, and perhaps even skepticism. The soldier's clenched fists and bent knees reveal his determination despite his impoverished state. It is evident that these individuals have come together to listen intently to his tale. The artist skillfully captures the essence of unity within diversity through this gathering. Each person in the room represents a different walk of life; yet they stand shoulder-to-shoulder, bound by a shared experience or common cause. "The Recruit" serves as a poignant reminder of the power of storytelling and its ability to bridge gaps between generations and social classes. Through this evocative artwork, Bird invites us to reflect upon our own prejudices and biases while highlighting the resilience found within those who face adversity head-on. This print from Nottingham City Photos allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of Bird's original masterpiece - from the texture of brushstrokes to the play of light on canvas. It serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts and a thought-provoking window into history for all who gaze upon it
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