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Icarus and Daedalus
Daedalus and his son Icarus escape from Crete with man- made wings, but Icarus flies too near the sun : the heat melts the wax on his wings, plunging him into the sea
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Crete Daedalus Escape Flies Heat Icarus Melts Plunging Wings Made Myth
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.9cm x 54.7cm (23.6" x 21.5")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
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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Daedalus and Icarus: A Tragic Flight of Ambition and Hubris" This image depicts the legendary moment from Greek mythology when Daedalus and his son Icarus attempt to escape from the island of Crete using wings that Daedalus had ingeniously crafted. The father and son duo were prisoners, having been sentenced to death by King Minos after Daedalus helped Pasiphae, Minos' wife, to create the famous Cretan Bull. Daedalus, a skilled artisan, devised a pair of wings made of feathers and wax. He cautioned Icarus to fly at a safe altitude, reminding him not to fly too close to the sun, as the wax would melt. However, young Icarus, blinded by his newfound freedom and the thrill of flying, disregarded his father's advice. As the sun grew larger in the sky, Icarus, unable to resist its allure, flew closer and closer. The wax on his wings began to melt, and eventually, they disintegrated, leaving him plunging helplessly into the sea below. This poignant scene encapsulates the tragic consequences of hubris and the dangers of underestimating the power of nature. The myth of Daedalus and Icarus has been a source of inspiration for countless artists, writers, and thinkers throughout history, reminding us of the perils of overconfidence and the importance of heeding warnings. This evocative print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of classical history and mythology, allowing us to explore the depths of human emotion and the enduring power of storytelling.
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