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Water closet, 1556
Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington. Harrington installed a water closet in his house near Bath in 1589, and recommended it should be flushed once a day
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Media ID 14836068
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Afraid Alarm Demonic Elizabethan Fear Frighten Frightened Frightening Harrington Hygiene Menacing Privy Sanitation Scared Sir John Startled Toilet Ann Ronan Pictures Metaphor Mythical Beast Mythical Creature Water Closet
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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This photo print, titled "Water Closet, 1556" takes us back to the intriguing world of Elizabethan England. The image portrays a man sitting on a toilet, seemingly caught off guard by the presence of a menacing demonic creature lurking in the shadows. This unique artwork is derived from Sir John Harrington's renowned book, The Metamorphosis of Ajax. In this composition, fear and mythology intertwine as the mythical beast symbolizes both physical and metaphorical threats that may arise unexpectedly in one's life. It serves as a reminder of how vulnerability can be heightened when we are least prepared or aware. Beyond its artistic value, this print sheds light on an essential aspect of daily life during the sixteenth century – sanitation and hygiene. Sir John Harrington himself installed one of these innovative water closets near Bath in 1589 and even recommended flushing it once a day for optimal cleanliness. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to the image while emphasizing its historical significance. The startled expression on the man's face captures his genuine alarm at encountering such an otherworldly creature within his private space. Ann Ronan Pictures has beautifully preserved this rare depiction from centuries past, allowing us to appreciate not only its artistic merit but also gain insights into societal norms surrounding health practices during that era.
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