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A long snouted sow plays a harp, walks on stilts and wears the fashionable French
A long snouted sow plays a harp, walks on stilts and wears the fashionable French steeple-shaped headdress known as a Hennin. A style rare in England. Date: late 15th century
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Accessories C15th Harp Headdress Headdresses Hennin Ornaments Plays Rare Satire Shaped Stilts Veil Walks Wears 15th Fashionable Snouted
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 22.9cm x 39.6cm (9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 image from the late 15th century, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, presents a unique and whimsical scene of a long-snouted sow engaging in an extraordinary display of sophistication and elegance. The sow, adorned in fashionable French attire, plays a harp with a graceful expression, showcasing her impressive musical skills. Her long, curved snout, a striking contrast to the intricately designed headdress she wears, adds an element of surprise and satire to the scene. The headdress, known as a Hennin, is a steeple-shaped headpiece that was popular in France during the late Middle Ages. This rare and elaborate style, with its tall, pointed tip and veil, was a symbol of high status and wealth. The sow's ability to wear such an extravagant headdress, while also playing the harp and walking on stilts, is a testament to the playful and imaginative nature of the art from this era. The sow's costume, complete with a fitted bodice, voluminous skirt, and ornate accessories, further emphasizes the absurdity and delight of the scene. Her intricately braided and adorned hair, crowned with the Hennin, completes the ensemble, making for a truly unforgettable and fantastical image. Despite the unlikely combination of elements in this print, the sow's poised posture and elegant demeanor convey a sense of refinement and grace, making for a captivating and intriguing work of art from the late 15th century.
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